Attachment & Self Regulation
What does E-parenting stand for?
Empathetic parenting
What does temperament mean?
The characteristics that we're born with
Is smiling, copying expressions a form of communication for children?
Yes
What does cause and effect mean?
When someone does something, something else happens
When do babies start walking?
Between 9-15 months
Are babies able to self-regulate? (control their emotions)
No
What area of temperament did Addison score the highest in?
Feisty/ High intensity
What does two way talk mean?
Waiting for her response, back and forth communication, basing your response off of hers.
Why might Addison repeat the same thing over and over?
The brain needs to do something over and over to make the connection stronger: she is learning
What are some safe household objects Addison could play with?
pots, pans, utensils, boxes, containers
What is Co-regulation?
When parents respond to their infants' emotions in warm and loving ways
Is it age appropriate to expect Addison to copy or imitate others at this age?
Yes
Is it important to read to Addison every day, and why?
Yes, reading allows to more language to be heard, and is important for bonding
Do early experiences have an affect on the brain?
Yes, early experiences that babies have an affect on how the brain is shaped.
Why might a baby mouth an object, pick up and drop an object, or look intensely at an object?
What is an age-appropriate way to set limits for Addison?
Any of the following: using safety words, redirection, routine
How to children learn the most?
Through play
What are some ways you can communicate with Addison to promote her learning language and communication?
Describe what Shes seeing, hearing, touching, doing, feeling.
What might the phrase "use it or loose it" mean when talking about brain development?
the connections in our brain that we use over and over get stronger, the ones we don't get pruned or lost over time.
What is one way you can encourage Addison to move her body?
Putting a toy out of reach, encouraging her to move towards you
Why might babies cry when you leave them?
separation anxiety, no object permanence
Give an example of a way to support Addsion social and emotional development?
Any of the following: using nurturing responses, set and stick to routines, follow their lead of play, smiling, comforting, helping her learn.
Can screen time have a negative effect on language development and why?
Yes, Tv can be distracting, language skills is more than hearing words it's about back-and-forth communication- TV's can't do this.
What is an example of how you can support healthy brain development for Addison?
Respond in nurturing ways, reduce toxic or ongoing stress, have daily interactions.
Child should lead play