Safety
Name a way you can keep your children safe
open to interpretation
Give an example of a natural consequence
open to interpretation
When should we begin reading to our children?
Name one milestone that a 1-year-old reaches
Walking
feeding themselves
saying simple words
How important is play and can parent-child play be replaced with child-child play?
Extremely important and no it cannot
How do predators gain access to children?
Through the internet
Through other children
At public places
As people that are close to the family
What is the difference between punishment and discipline?
Punishment is a consequence only and discipline is teaching and guiding through discussion and consequences.
What can we do to nurture our children's brains?
Multiple answers
Is it appropriate to teach a child to be assertive?
yes, they need to be able to say no or stop when they feel uncomfortable or are in danger.
Why are morals and values important?
They shape our rules and discipline
They guide our actions
Name a way we can be approachable parents
be supportive
show responsibility
What is the rule for how much time to give for time outs?
One minute for every year of age beginning after two-years-old
What part of the brain develops last?
Prefrontal cortex
Do children experience stress?
Yes, compared to our adult problems, children's issues may seem small but they are big to them.
How do we label our children?
good and bad
angel
annoying
...
When should talking about sexuality begin?
as babies
When should we explain to children what they have done wrong?
Always
What part of the brain develops first?
Cerebellum and brain stem
How does toxic stress affect child development?
It can cause their attachment to be insecure
It can stop development
It can create anxiety and fear in children
How can we empower our children?
listen to them without judgment
acknowledge their feelings
offer help when they ask for it
Many answers
How can you make you discipline more effective without using spanking?
stay firm
follow through
be respectful
What does toxic stress do to the brain?
Releases adrenaline and cortisone that can cause the brain to stop growing if exposed for a long period of time
Tell me about development for two and three years olds
They cannot distinguish fantasy from reality
They are developing words
They are learning how to make friends and develop relationships
They have a growth spurt and grow taller
They are egocentric and it can often seem like they are selfish
What is the difference between reactive and responsive? and how do we get to be responsive?
Responsive is thinking about the action before doing it.
We learn to make decisions logically and rationally to try to avoid making mistakes