Play
Why is play important in children?
It enhances their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
What is one food that should be avoided while pregnant?
Fish, soft cheese, and deli meats
Which type of adoption allows biological parents to maintain some level of contact with the child after the adoption?
Open adoption
What is an example of physical abuse?
Hitting, kicking, pushing, pinching, etc.
What is common during the first month of pregnancy?
Morning sickness, tender breasts, and fatigue
Which type of play involves children playing beside each other, but not with each other?
Parallel
What is a medication to avoid while pregnant?
Ibuprofen, Aspirin, and some cold and allergy medication
What is one potential challenge or con of adoption?
*open ended
True or false: failure to secure a baby safely in a car seat could be considered abuse or neglect
True
How many weeks is considered full-term?
40
Describe fine vs gross motor skills
Fine: using your hands/fingers such as painting, drawing, or pinching items
Gross: using your full body such as kicking, running, or hopping
What is the average weight gain while pregnant?
25-35 pounds
Which type of adoption involves adopting a child from the foster care system?
Foster care adoption
What is the syndrome called when a baby is shaken?
Shaken baby syndrome
What is common during pregnancy in some women from eating spicy foods or just adapting to the changes in their body?
Heart burn
What is the term for giving human traits to nonliving objects?
Personification
This, found in energy drinks or coffee, increases risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, and developmental delays.
Caffeine
What type of adoption involves adopting a child from a different country?
International Adoption
What long-lasting impacts can abuse have on a child?
Intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, lack of self-esteem, and difficulties with relationships
In which month of pregnancy do hormones typically stabilize, resulting in less moodiness?
Fourth month
What age group is most associated with parallel play?
2-3 year olds
What is one thing to look for in a prenatal vitamin?
High in folic acid, iron, and calcium
Which type of adoption does not allow biological parents to maintain contact with the child after the adoption?
Closed adoption
How is a flower pot like a child?
It needs nurturing, needs to be kept safe, needs attention, and needs time and patience
What term describes the contractions that become more regular in the eighth month of pregnancy?
Braxton Hicks contractions