3.6 Role- relationship pattern Flashcards
What is the first and most important relationship a child has
the one with their parent
Where are healthy patterns of behaviour first learned
in the home
then in social settings
the parent–child relationship is the one that most strongly affects emotional and behavioural functioning
What are the ABCDEs of strengthening parent child relationships for providers
A- ask questions
B- build on family strengths
C- counsel with family-centred guidance
D- develop plans for changing problematic behaviours
E- educate about positive parenting strategies
Concerns regarding crying, sleep, and difficult behaviours are common reasons parents come in with kids- what opportunity do these visits give providers?
opportunity to offer guidance and resources for parents
What is the strongest modifiable determinant of behavioural and emotional health in children?
parenting practices
When supporting the parents the provider should:
* help parents build ___
* accept that there are reasons for all ___
* help mitigate the impact of ___
- help parents build loving responsive relationships with children (rich with interaction, predictable, emotionally responsive, and secure)
- accept that there are reasons for all behaviours (challenging behaviours can be managed through secure relationships, loving and attentive home environment and purposeful guidance)
- help mitigate the impact of early adverse childhood experiences (by encouraging protective factors)
What is the toxic stress response in early childhood
an adapative response to stress during childhood
can set kid on path to negative health outcome
What type of interviewing techniques are best when parents are presenting with concerns regarding attachment, crying, sleeping, and difficult behaviours
motivational interviewing
At what age range are crying episodes frequent and prolonged
2 weeks-4 months
inexplicable and inconsolable crying is developmntally normal during this time period
peaks at 6-8 weeks of age
settles by 3-4 months of age
How can parents best respond to crying to promote secure attachement
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consistently, quickly, and warmly
Parents cannot ‘spoil’ an infant by responding with warmth and comforting whenever crying escalates or by cuddling or rocking to soothe
What is a first line strategy for preventing sleep issues in infants and young kids
parent education
What are good behav mod strategies for kids/infants at bedtime
infants > 6 months
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controlled comforting and differential reinforcement
basically nuture desired behavs and ignore problematic behavs
What is positive discipline
guidance that teaches children appropriate behaviour rather than punishing them for inappropriate behaviour
What does positive discipline assume
children are capable with help of problem solving and self control
Positive discipline encourages parents to use ‘I’ statements such as “I don’t like it when you do that” (as opposed to “What’s wrong with you?”).
The aim of positive discipline is to never ___ or ___
never shame or punish