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Promoting babies' and young childrens' physical & emotional well-being Flashcards

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What influences a child’s growth and discovery?

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Their environment and the people they interact with

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Why are the earliest years of an individual’s life critical?

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That’s when their senses are being developed

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Who developed the attachment theory?

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John Bowlby, though it was later expanded by Mary Ainsworth

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What is attachment?

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The emotional bonding between a child and their caregiver

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How does secure attachment form?

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When a caregiver consistently responds to a child’s needs in a sensitive and appropriate manner

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What are characteristics of secure attachment?

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  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Positive social behaviours
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What are the benefits of secure attachment?

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  • Emotional regulation
  • Social competence
  • Cognitive development
  • Physical health
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How do you promote secure attachment?

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  • Responsive caregiving
  • Consistency
  • Positive interactions
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Why is physical health during early childhood important?

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It is foundational to long term well-being

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What aspects are included in physical health?

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Nutrition, sleep and routine healthcare

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Why are regular paediatric check ups important?

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To ensure children are meeting developmental milestones as well as receiving necessary vaccinations and health screenings

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Why is nutrition important?

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It’s crucial for brain development, immune function and energy to explore and learn

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Why is sleep important?

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It’s vital for growth, learning and emotional regulation

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What kind of physical activities are developmentally appropriate for infants? (birth to 1 year)

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  • Tummy time
  • Reaching and grasping
  • Crawlling
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How does tummy time help develop physical development?

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It helps to strengthen the neck, shoulder and arm muscles

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How does reaching and grasping help encourage physical development?

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Encouraging reaching for and grasping toys helps to develop hand-eye coordination

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How does crawling help physical development?

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It enhances muscle development, coordination and spatial awareness

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What kind of physical activities are developmentally appropriate for toddlers? (1 year to 3 years)

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  • Walking and running
  • Throwing and kicking
  • Dancing and jumping
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How does walking and running help physical development?

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To improve balance and leg strength

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How does throwing and kicking help with physical development?

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Helps develop gross motor skills

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How does dancing and jumping help physical development?

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These activities promote rhythm, coordination and muscle strength

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What kind of physical activities are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers? (4 years to 6 years)

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  • Structured games
  • Balance activities
  • Swimming
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How do structured games help with physical development?

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Simple sports teach rules and cooperation

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How do balance activities help with physical development?

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Riding a tricycle or bicycle, balancing on a beam, enhance coordination and muscle strength

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How does swimming help physical development?

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It’s a fun all-body exercise that enhances muscle development and coordination

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How do you ensure safety in physical activites?

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  • Safe environment
  • Supervision
  • Adaptation to individual needs
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How do you ensure an environment is safe for children?

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Ensuring areas have appropriate flooring and equipment sized for children

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How do you encourage active play?

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  • Role modelling: Caregivers and educators should actively participate to encourage children
  • Routine incorporation
  • Variety and fun
29
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When can you introduce solid foods to children?

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Around 6 months. Begin with iron-fortified cereals and progressively introduce pureed fruits, vegetables & meats

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What are the reasons on why healthy eating and nutrition important?

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  • Growth and development (development of organs, muscles, bones)
  • Brain development (cognitive development and brain function)
  • Immune system support (reducing the risk of infections and diseases)
31
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Why can’t children consume breastmilk forever?

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The child is ready for other food. Initially, children don’t have the stomach acid to break down food

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How do you deal with picky eaters?

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Involve them in meal preparation and offer a variety of foods without pressure

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How should meals be for preschoolers?

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Increase the variety and teach them healthy eating habits

34
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How do you measure portion size?

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According to the child’s age and activity level

35
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Why is overfeeding bad?

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It leads to obesity

36
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Why is routine and structure important?

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It creates environments that promote both emotional stability and physical health, giving children a sense of security and predictability

37
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Why is an environment providing young children a sense of security and predictability important?

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  • To reduce anxiety
  • Promote independence
  • Enhance learning
  • Establish healthy eating habits
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How does a routine and structured environment reduce a child’s anxiety?

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Knowing what to expect helps children feel more secure and less anxious

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How does a routine and structured environment promote independence for children?

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Regular routines teach children how to control themselves and their environments

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How does a routine and structured environment enhance a child’s learning?

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Predictable schedules allow children to anticipate what happens next, which can enhance their cognitive development by reinforcing patterns and sequences

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How does a routine and structured environment establish healthy eating habits for a child?

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Routines help instill habits of hygiene, eating, sleeping and physical activity, which contribute to overall health

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What would a well-structured day for children include?

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  • Regular wake-up and bedtimes
  • Planned mealtimes
  • Physical activity
  • Quiet time
  • Play time
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How do regular wake up and bedtimes support children?

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Consistent sleep times support the development of the body’s internal clock and can improve sleep quality

44
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Why is sleep quality important?

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It’s crucial for physical and emotional health

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Why are planned mealtimes important?

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They help regulate metabolism and help prevent overeating or undereating, supporting nutritional health

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Why is quiet time important?

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They can be beneficial for relaxation and stress relief, even if the child doesn’t take a nap

47
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Why is play time important?

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Free play is essential for social, emotional and cognitive development. Structured playtime can also be included to introduce and practice new skills

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How is the emotional development in infants?

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They begin to express basic emotions such as joy, anger, surprise and fear. They rely on caregivers to respond to their emotional expressions

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How is the emotional development in toddlers?

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Toddlers start to experience more complex emotions, shame, guilt, pride, embarrassment. They begin to understand some emotional rules, such as what situations cause certain emotional reactions

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How is the emotional development in preschoolers?

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Children start to develop empathy and can identify emotions in others. They also begin to understand that someone can have mixed emotions about a situation

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What is emotional regulation?

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The ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience in an appropriate manner

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What is emotional expression?

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How we convey our feelings through words, facial expressions, tone of voice and body language

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Why is learning to express emotions appropriately important?

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For developing social skills and building relationships

54
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How to encourage emotional expression?

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  • Talk about feelings
  • Provide tools for expression (art, music, dance, play)
  • Roleplaying and social stories
  • Positive reinforcement
55
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How to teach emotional regulation to children?

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  • Modelling
  • Labeling emotions
  • Teaching coping skills
  • Creating a supportive environment
56
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How to teach emotional regulation through modelling?

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Model calm behaviour and show how to cope with frustration or disappointment

57
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How to help children label emotions?

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Use books, stories and daily interactions as opportunities to discuss feelings

58
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Give some examples of coping techniques for dealing with strong emotions

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  • Deep breathing
  • Counting to ten
  • Using words to express feelings
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How to create a supportive environment for children to express themselves?

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Having adults who are responsive and available to help them process their feelings

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What are some activities that encourage physical and emotional development?

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Sensory play and exploration

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What are some examples of sensory play for touch?

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  • Sand and water tables
  • Play dough
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What are some examples of sensory play for sight?

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  • Color sorting games
  • Light tables
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What are some examples of sensory play for sound?

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  • Musical instruments
  • Sound matching games
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What are some examples of sensory play for smell and taste?

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  • Scented play dough
  • Tasting parties
65
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Why is creating safe environment important in early childhood settings?

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Its critical for fostering healthy development and ensuring that children can explore and learn without risk of harm

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What creates emotional safety?

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  • Supportive interactions
  • Inclusive environment
  • Encouraging expression
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What are supportive interactions?

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  • Positive relationships: Caregivers should be responsive and attentive to children’s needs and signals
  • Consistency: Helps children feel secure and build trust
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What creates an inclusive environment?

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  • Respect for diversity: Respect and reflect the diverse backgrounds of the children, including cultural, racial, and family diversity
  • Special needs: Accommodate children with special needs, ensuring that the environment and activities are accessible to everyone
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What encourages expression?

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  • Open communication: Create channels for children to express their feelings freely without judgement
  • Conflict resolution: Teach and model healthy ways to solve conflicts

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