G+D
This is the Erikson's stage in preschool-aged children
Initiative vs Guilt
This a dangerous form of malnutrition that causes extreme thinness
Wasting
Steps nurses can do to support Indigenous preschooler's health
Advocate, build relationships with families, support cultural early childhood programs, promote hiring and retention of Indigenous staff
This type of play becomes more prominent at 4 years old
Pretend/imaginative play or Associative play
Doing this every night can help preschoolers go to bed more easily
A consistent bedtime routine
This is what you can see in the appearance of a preschooler
Slimmer, erect posture, moves away from “pot-belly” look
This is the second leading cause of hospitalization or death in preschool/young children due to lack of access to clean water and sanitation
Diarrheal disease
These are examples of what helps Indigenous preschoolers thrive
Cultural inclusion, Indigenous staff, relationship-building, community leadership
This is how 4-year-olds start to understand and adapt their behavior in different social settings
Using quiet voices in a library and being more active at the playground
Parents can use this national resource to plan meals and snacks
The Canada Food Guide
The amount of words a 5 year old has in their vocabulary
> 2100 words
This is a gangrenous oral disease which mostly affects malnourished preschoolers living in poverty
Noma
These are barriers that still exist when considering care for an Indigenous preschooler
Impacts of colonization, geographic and infrastructure challenges, staff shortages
This is a constructive way for parents to handle “talking back” in a 5-year-old
Limiting the attention they give to the negative words and encourage to find alternative activities for them to do
This term is a proactive approach that involves identifying potential hazards in a child's environment and taking steps to remove/reduce them before accidents happen
Childproofing