easier. Stress hormone secretion protects the infant from oxygen deficiency‚ and prepares the infant for birth. Vernix Caseosa(skin grease) protects against heat loss. There are three measures of neonatal health and responsiveness; the Apgar Scale‚ Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale(NBAS)‚ and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale. The Apgar Scale is widely used to asses health at one to five minutes after birth. It is performed
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The Question of Spanking Spanking a child is a controversial issue. On one side of the debate are people who believe spanking is a necessary component of parenting. On the contrary are people who think spanking a child is destructive. Somewhere in the middle are people who believe spanking is legitimate only when used correctly. Part of the reason for the debate is that some parents and experts define spanking differently. To some‚ spanking means slapping a child on the rear-end‚ while others
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The Preschool Years Two years ago he could barely lift his head‚ now he can move with confidence. The preschool years are an exciting time in a child ’s life. The preschool years are a time of tremendous change and growth‚ where physical‚ cognitive and social development precedes at a rapid pace. The preschool years are a time where the parent and teacher make the biggest difference in the child ’s development. The preschool years are defined by some as the years between three and five years
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Geoffrey Canada’s program for solving the problem of poverty as been seen to be helpful to the young members of the society. But‚ within every program there are strengths and weaknesses. Geoffrey focuses on three main ideas to help the children in poverty. First‚ a business focused model for children’s educational studies. Second‚ starting children of with a “baby college” at a young age. Third‚ having contamination seen as a positive aspect for children. The business focused model was the main
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Brain development in the first two years is the most important and critical. Maria Montessori referred to this time as of the "absorbent mind" Early brain development is the frame work for the road ahead. When and how the brain develops in the first two years will play a critical role into adulthood. At birth‚ the brain is the only incomplete organ. The brain will continue to grow through childhood and adolescents. During the first two years the brain is the most flexible and prepared to learn
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When baby talk is used by a parent‚ smaller words are usually spoken to the infant. “You are such a pretty baby”‚ is a common phrase that parents say to their children. This phrase is made up of smaller words‚ that aren’t too complex. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton believes that it is easier for infants to understand baby talk. Using less complex words and phrases makes it easier for the infant to process the information. At this stage in an infant’s life‚ everything is new. Adding complex words and phrases
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Cited: Brazelton‚ T Berry. Touchpoints: Your Child ’s Emotional and Behavioral Development. Reading‚ Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company‚ 1992. Dalton Jr‚ Richard J. "Internet safety on the radar: Foley scandal bumps up parents ’ interest in computer
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Yet‚ as Dr. T. Berry Brazelton‚ founder of the Child Development Unit at the Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Center‚ points out‚ “When you spank‚ you are not respectful of the child.” No wonder children are confused‚ perplexed‚ and bewildered. Spanking ignores the causes of
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Cited: "Birth Order: Science or Myth?" Biblical Discernment Ministries. Jan 2003. 20 May 2005. Brazelton‚ Berry T. Touchpoints: The Essential Reference. Cambridge: Perseus Publishing‚ 1992. Forer‚ Lucille K. Birth Order and Life Roles. Ft. Lauderdale: Natchez Plantion House‚ 1969. Harris‚ Judith Rich. Why Are Birth Order Effects Dependent on Context
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Berry Brazelton and Stanley I. Greenspan said no to institutional child care. The big issue they believe is that the child would not be recieving high-quality day-care facilities that will better their children. They believe that children should have a pernament
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