ch 12 health promotion of toddler and family Flashcards
how to intervene with terrible 2s
remain calm
clear guidance and limit setting
normal weight gain for toddler
4-6 lbs gained/year
when is birth weight quadrupled by
2.5 yo
normal height increase for toddler
3 inches/year
what visual acuity is acceptable for toddler
20/40
when does improved manual dexterity take place
12-15 mos
when can toddler throw a ball by
18 mos
activities a toddler should be able to do (gross and fine motor development, between 1-3 yo)
*LOOK AT TABLE IN BOOK FOR DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS
-put rings on pegs
-hold crayon with fingertips and thumb
-remove pegs from pegboard
-marks/scribbles with marker
-build tower 3-4 blocks high
-open loosely wrapped packages/containers
-make snips on paper (about 24 mos)
-turn pages in books one at a time
eriksons psychosocial stage for toddlers
developing autonomy
“autonomy v shame and doubt”
-negativism, they say no
-ritualization provides comfort
piagets stages of development for toddlers
-13-18 mos
-2-4 yo
-13-18 mos: sensorimotor
-2-4 yo: preoperational
-ID, EGO, SUPEREGO FORMSA
psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlers
-differentiation of self from others
-toleration of separation
-ability to withstand delayed gratification
-control bodily functions
-improved communications
social development of toddlers
-separation
-differentiation of self from others
-understanding object permanence
-ability to tolerate moderate frustration
what type of play do toddlers engage in
parallel play (playing next to but not sharing with someone else)
skills for independence in toddlers
-feeding
-playing
-dressing/undressing self
how many words should 2 yo have in vocabulary
300 words
when could a kid be bilingual by
2 yo
how do you assess readiness for potty training
-voluntary sphincter control
-able to stay dry for 2 hr
-able to remove clothing
-willingness to please parents
-curiosity about parent/siblings toilet habits
-impatient with wet/soiled diapers
how to reduce sibling rivalry response
-prepare toddler when they become aware of pregnancy
-provide realistic idea of what newborn will be like
-include toddler in caregiving activities
-ensure quality time with toddler while infant is asleep
how to intervene in temper tantrums
-stay calm
-ensure safety
-stay in routine
-ensure naps and meals
-positive reinforcements for good behavior
how to intervene with negativism in toddlers
-offer two choices
-reduce opportunity for kid to say no
-stay in routine
-calm and reassuring
1st indicator that toddler is ready to begin toilet training
child asks parent to have wet/soiled diaper changed
