Ppsyc3210
Professional Application of Lifespan Development
Kimberly Wilson
Psychology
Human Lifespan Development PSYC3210
Fall 2012 Capella University kimbrly.wilson@gmail.com Dr. Robin H. Exum-Calhoun
Introduction
Early childhood is a time of remarkable physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. When infants enter the world, their skills and abilities are limited. Watching a child develop new motor, cognitive, language and social skills is a source of wonder for parents. As children grow and become adults; what they learn as a child they take with them. It is through their environment and parenting that reflect how life is; the rights and wrongs and how to be “normal.” It is important for parents to be involved in their child’s life. Children need love, affection and discipline in order to become successful. Through these earlier years, children are acceptable to everything—their mind like a sponge absorbing everything that they encounter. They solemnly depend on their parents or caregiver[s] to guide and teach them the importance’s of life. Children seem to be better individuals when they have parents that are together. This paper will introduce to you how divorce affects the development in early childhood and the importance of teaching children about relationships through play and social interactions. A personal interview will also give advice on divorce, counseling and the effects divorce has on children and parents.
Most researchers now agree that studies support the notion that, on average, children do best when raised by their two married, biological parents who have low-conflict relationships opposed to those whom are divorced. Marriage and family counseling provides help to couples and families on understanding and resolving their conflicts. While helping a couple through their issues, professionals within this field also helps children learn to open up and share their feelings. My interests in marriage and family counseling stems
Kimberly Wilson
Psychology
Human Lifespan Development PSYC3210
Fall 2012 Capella University kimbrly.wilson@gmail.com Dr. Robin H. Exum-Calhoun
Introduction
Early childhood is a time of remarkable physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. When infants enter the world, their skills and abilities are limited. Watching a child develop new motor, cognitive, language and social skills is a source of wonder for parents. As children grow and become adults; what they learn as a child they take with them. It is through their environment and parenting that reflect how life is; the rights and wrongs and how to be “normal.” It is important for parents to be involved in their child’s life. Children need love, affection and discipline in order to become successful. Through these earlier years, children are acceptable to everything—their mind like a sponge absorbing everything that they encounter. They solemnly depend on their parents or caregiver[s] to guide and teach them the importance’s of life. Children seem to be better individuals when they have parents that are together. This paper will introduce to you how divorce affects the development in early childhood and the importance of teaching children about relationships through play and social interactions. A personal interview will also give advice on divorce, counseling and the effects divorce has on children and parents.
Most researchers now agree that studies support the notion that, on average, children do best when raised by their two married, biological parents who have low-conflict relationships opposed to those whom are divorced. Marriage and family counseling provides help to couples and families on understanding and resolving their conflicts. While helping a couple through their issues, professionals within this field also helps children learn to open up and share their feelings. My interests in marriage and family counseling stems
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