Brain Development
What is a neuron?
A cell of the nervous system that is specialized for information processing & communication
What does gross motor development refer to?
The development of the larger muscles in the neck, trunk, & limbs (arms & legs)
What do children rely on to learn new skills?
Repetition
What is attachment?
The bond between child & caregiver.
When is the time children should be in their strollers?
During transitions throughout the building only, all other times should be in bassinet.
What is a synapse?
The junction between 2 neurons at which information is transferred from one another
What does fine motor development refer to?
What does self control within babies and toddlers do for them?
When does an infants basic pattern of attachment develop?
During their 1st year of life.
What is allowed in cribs or bassinettes?
ONLY a fitted sheet
When does the development of brain begin?
The first few weeks after conception
What is our brains favorite way of learning?
Play
What are some ways to allow your child to know a transition is happening?
Heads up, special rituals/routines, maintaining consistent flow, sing songs, recite rhymes
What are some ways children communicate with us? Name 2
Crying, calling, smiling, babbling, cooing, following
What should clients do prior to going on a smoke break & after returning if they have children in residence?
Put on a designated jacket prior to smoking, remove after smoking & wash their hands
When do babies have the most neurons they will ever have?
At birth
What are some way we can play with babies?
Peek- a-boo, Singing, Dancing, Playing with a ball, imitating baby sounds
What is a transition?
Refers to a change
What are the 4 characteristics of attachment?
Name 2 of 4
1. Proximity maintenance
2. Safe Heaven
3. Secure Base
4. Separation Distress
What should you always do well feeding your baby? and what is NEVER allowed
Hold the child and their bottle. NO propped bottles.
During what trimester do babies brain begin to myelinate? (this continues through adolescents)
2nd trimester
What is some cognitive development in babies?
Their ability to think, explore & figure things out as well as their problem solving skills and their development of play skills.
What are some way to comfort baby after a transition?
Provide positive attention, hold them, listen to them, comfort them.
Name 3 infant regulated behaviors
hand to mouth, midline, relaxed face, sleeping smiling, holding our fingers, looks at caregiver, cooing, vocalizing, regular breaths
In common areas, living room, group room, playrooms. NEVER IN THEIR ROOMS