Guidance

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Aaron T. Ebata, Ph.D. Applied Human Development Specialist Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information Early adolescence can be a stressful time for children, parents, and adults who work with teens. Children are dealing with the challenges of growing. They are going through puberty,…

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Charles A. Smith, Ph.D. Human Development Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Kansas State Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information Aggressive behaviors are learned. Responsive caregivers establish an atmosphere of cooperation and caring. The following suggestions will strengthen your ability to nurture self-esteem in young children and reduce aggressive behaviors. LEAVE…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information “Energetic” and “imaginative” best describe the 4-year-old. Often impatient and silly, they discover humor and spend a great deal of time being silly and telling you “jokes.” A 4-year-old’s language may range from silly words such as “batty-watty”…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busy exploration of their world. Three-year-olds are interested in perfecting motor skills, and it is common for…

Cathy Malley Cooperative Extension Educator, Child Development Cooperative Extension Office University of Connecticut Copyright/Access Information YOU WILL LEARN: what to expect from toddlers. that toddlers grow and develop at their own rate. some activities that toddlers enjoy and that help them grow and develop. TODDLERS When children learn to walk, they are called toddlers. Usually…

THE FOURTH YEAR Joyce Powell Extension Assistant Human Development Charles A. Smith, Ph.D. Extension Specialist Human Development Copyright/Access Information Have you ever wondered how your child is growing and developing compared to other children of the same age? How do you know if your child is “on the right track”? Your child is going through…

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Peggy Riehl, M.Ed. Family Life Educator Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Copyright Access Information Increasingly, we are becoming aware of bias in our society. This may be bias based not only on culture or race, but also on social class, religion, or physical and…

Paul Nuttall Professor Emeritus, Human Development Human Relations University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information YOU WILL LEARN: – what self-esteem is. – why self-esteem is important. – how to help children feel good about themselves. SELF-ESTEEM Developing a clearer understanding of self-esteem and what affects its development should help you: help children feel good…