of their body as “empty” because they can’t see what’s inside. | School aged children are aware of how their body functions and are aware for the need for well checkups. They also have a better understanding of health and illness. | | The child may not have white teeth and the nurse may notice decay. Poor overall health appearance, not well maintained by parents. | They can experience fear of mutilation and death at this age. Immunizations are an important part of overall health
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Children Depression Inventory 2 The Children Depression Inventory 2 (CDI 2) is a revision of the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI). The CDI 2 is used in educational and clinical situations to evaluate depressive warning signs in children and adolescents from ages seven to 17. Dr. Maria Kovacs, a world renowned researcher of childhood and adolescent depressive disorders, made adjustments in the CDI 2; however, the CDI 2 retains much of the critical topographies of the CDI 1. The CDI 2 introduces
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Sterling Qualities of the ‘Normalized’ Montessori Child I’ve been in Montessori (as a teacher, parent, or both) for over ten years. It’s become so much a part of my DNA that I automatically approach almost every situation – educational or not – from a Montessori perspective. When I think, “That child is normalized”, or “How can we work towards normalization?”, I don’t really think much about the word ‘normalized’ and how it sounds to other people. But I realize using that term can create confusion
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to keep them safe. The author writes in an informal tone for parents. Indeed, parents should monitor children closely online by using spyware because they can see if their child is in danger and they can help prevent their child getting in danger. Parents should monitor their children online because they can see if their child is in any kind of danger. For example, Coben states in his article “The Undercover Parent”, “One friend of mine, using spyware to monitor his college bound, straight-A daughter
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My parents chose to homeschool me and my three siblings. Despite the common belief that homeschoolers don’t get enough social interaction, I personally feel as though I had more than enough. I was constantly enrolled in programs that enabled me to interact with others my age. I took part in many different extracurricular activities such as: field trips with fellow homeschooled children, P.E. at the park, cub scouts for a short period, soccer for a season, basketball, swimming, baseball and karate
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Physical Development: 1. How much growth did you observe in your child from ages 2-5? 2. At 3-4 years of age did you notice any gross motor skills that you had not previously seen? 3. How much more did your child sleep in early childhood compared to infancy? Cognitive Development: 4. Compared to when your child was little how did you see them represent their world with words, drawings, or images? 5. Was your child able to understand conservation at 6 years old? 6. How was your child’s short term
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The EYFS (2014) is based on sound, proven early childhood pedagogy and practice principles. However, for the EYFS to be implemented properly, it is important to know what play is, why it is important, how to implement and assess a play-based program and their role in it. To plan a play based approach to learning for early years’ children all practitioners need to properly know the children and families in their setting; they assess, document children’s learning and know their interests. Then, together
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Being able to develop professional relationships with children & young people involves every aspect of our being when we are working with them. This means making sure we use appropriate language with, and around children & young people & being able to identify with the experiences and lifestyle choices that the children we are working with choose, whilst still displaying the behavior we expect from them, in an accessible, but professional way. Professional relationship building necessitates us being
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The discussion on homework has been a controversy for many years now. Susan Schwartz, a writer for the Montreal Gazette, wrote an article reviewing parents and teachers opinions on whether homework is necessary or not. In Schwartz opinion, she believes that homework is a necessary assets to a student's school experience. Many others do not share her opinion because they believe it is keeping their children from being kids. Schwartz states that homework allows students to gain a further understanding
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My Virtual Child I began the program with some certain goals in mind. My idea was to use these as a type of structure on how I wanted to raise my child. I knew first of all that I didn’t want to be a strict parent. I did enforce rules and punish her at times but overall I wanted her to be responsible for her own actions. Also that getting good grades and being active in social life was very important. Lastly that she would play some type of sport or at least be very active. These didn’t have to be
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