Toddlers Common Issues - Characteristics

Question 1

What age is a toddler?

Answer 1

1 - 3 years

Question 2

What Erikson stage?

Answer 2

Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Question 3

What is the responsibility of parent during this stage?

Answer 3

Maintain positive self image and body image in child

Maintaining safety of toddler while allowing opportunity for social and physical independence

Question 4

What is negativism?

Answer 4

Toddler’s will often say no to everything. This is them asserting power and trying to achieve independence

Question 5

What is ritualism?

Answer 5

Toddlers follow a routine and like to do things in specific order. These rituals should be respected

Allows control over their environment supporting autonomy and independence