Infants
The emotional tie that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver, which is critical for social and emotional development, is called this.
What is attachment?
This is the age range typically considered to be “toddlerhood.”
What is 1 to 3 years old?
Toddlers’ rapid mood changes and difficulty regulating emotions are due to immaturity of this part of the brain.
What is 3 to 5 years of age?
This device must always be used in the car to keep infants and toddlers safe during travel.
What is a car seat?
This style shows little involvement or responsiveness to the child’s needs, sometimes called neglectful.
What is uninvolved or neglectful parenting?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants sleep on this part of their body to reduce the risk of SIDS.
What is their back?
Toddlers often experience intense emotions and may have “meltdowns” or “fits” known by this term.
What are temper tantrums?
When a preschool child can understand and feel another person’s emotions, they are showing this skill.
What is empathy?
Preschoolers should never play near this household hazard, which can cause burns or drowning.
What is the bathtub or water source?
Infants and toddlers should not play with toys labeled with this warning, indicating small parts.
What is authoritative parenting?
Research shows that infants with this type of attachment often explore freely when their caregiver is present, become upset when they leave, and are comforted upon return.
What is secure attachment?
To help toddlers feel safe, caregivers often establish these predictable routines for meals, naps, and bedtime.
What is routine?
This social skill, which involves taking turns and sharing, becomes important in preschool group settings.
What is cooperation?
To prevent choking, infants and toddlers should not be given foods such as whole grapes, nuts, or these round meat snacks.
What is a hot dog?
This style involves high demands and low responsiveness, often using strict rules and little warmth.
What is authoritarian parenting?
This reflex causes infants to turn their head and open their mouth when their cheek is stroked, helping them find the breast or bottle.
What is the rooting reflex?
The fear of unfamiliar people, common in toddlers, is known as this.
What is stranger anxiety?
Preschoolers start to develop this sense of right and wrong, often internalizing rules from caregivers.
What is morality or moral development?
To prevent poisoning, these household products should be kept locked away and out of reach of young children.
What are cleaning supplies?
This style is indulgent and may set few rules or limits, often giving in to the child’s demands.
What is permissive parenting?
This psychologist developed the concept of "secure attachment" by observing infants’ reactions to caregiver departures and returns in the Strange Situation.
Who is Mary Ainsworth?
Toddlers’ rapid mood changes and difficulty regulating emotions are due to immaturity of this part of the brain.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This daily activity helps preschoolers develop early literacy skills and a love for books.
What is reading or story time?
Infants and toddlers should not play with toys labeled with this warning, indicating small parts.
What is a choking hazard?
This technique involves comforting and immediately meeting the needs of a crying infant, supporting secure attachment.
What is responsive parenting?