Parenting and Childcare Flashcards
What does F.A.I.L. stand for in reguards to parenting?
First
Attempt
In
Learning
When you fail, what is a constructive responce to help fix it?
Reafferm love and support to the child
What is another perspective on the state of depression?
Depression. Deep - rest
Depression can be viewed as a state of needing deep rest from the state of being that you are in.
What are things we should look out for to be better parents.
(Envirnment and person experience.)
What are some signs and symptoms we should look out for when parenting?
What is a good stratagy for when a child is having a meltdown?
Long-term suppression/repression of emotions is linked to:
- Impaired immune function
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic disease (e.g. IBD, autoimmune)
- Communication and relationship issues later in life
How can we help to foster coping skills?
What are some lifestyle habbits we can teach that help to foster resilience?
What is spirituality?
What are ways we can foster spirituality in our children?
- love of service - altruism
- love of neightbor - inclusion
- celebration with family and community
- connection to our minor self -
What are some different kinds of special needs that children may experience?
- Medical
- Behavior
- Development
- Learning
- Mental Health
There is argument within the community as to whether the terms “special needs” or “disabled” should be used.
Some will advocate that the term “disabled” has a negative connotation and creates stigma
Others will advocate that their needs are not special, and that the term “disabled” should be used. It is society that places the disability on the person because of oppression. “I am disabled by society due to my impairment.”
Stats in Autism
4 strategies to Foster Inclusion
- Be a role model
-Notice your biases. Speak up on discrimination, racism, injustice.
-Develop awareness and compassion. Friendly, respectful, helpful, loving. To be aware of child being left out during recess.
Explain and celebrate difference
What is Body positivity?
Body positivity:
Positive view of physical body; love, acceptance, celebration and confidence of all physical attributes
Happy with our bodies regardless of what society says about them or messages we received during childhood.
What is Body neutrality?
Body neutralityfocusing on the body’s abilities, daily and non-physical characteristics; appreciating body and how it functions day-to-day
when “body positivity” doesn’t feel genuine or is too big of a step to take.
It removes the pressure of loving your body when you might not
You can care for your body even if you don’t love it
Promoting a healthy body image and diversity in beauty
what are important pillars of parental support for youth navigating through their lived experience?
- Listen
- Get pronouns right (Takes practice)
- Keep judgement outside
- Give them space, don’t make any assumptions.
- ## Words of affermation
What are other ways parents can honour all child – support, empower and ensure the well-being (emotional, physical, social, spiritual) of their children and the LGBTQ2+ community?
Sexual identity encompasses:
- Biological gender
- Gender identity
- Gender role
- Sexual orientation
