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Social Emotional Development
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Social Emotional Development
Tracking social/emotional development in children. -
Fear in Infants
Fear begins from birth however it develops as an emotion at around six months. It includes fears of the unknown sucha s strangers, a new bed, sudden movements, and loud sounds. They may also fear things because of negative previous incidents. When adults act afraid, the infant will also be afraid. But staying calm will help to keep the infant calm. -
Anger in Infants
By 8 to 10 months, babies begin to deveop anger. It is directed towards a person or object and usually is expressed in physical ways. TThey are usually angered by things like beign supressed against thier will or having toys taken away. This can be prevented through meeting babies needs quickly and using quiet tones to keep them calm. -
Anxiety in Infants
Around 10 to 12 months anxiety is seen in babies. The first anxiety is called separation anxiety, caused by the fear that loved ones who leave them will not return. It is seen in infants because unlike toddlers, infants do not have the brain capacity to remember that parents return after each separation. Also, babies are much more dependent and need someone to supply all thier needs. Parents can soothe anxious babies through calm tones, similar to the way to calm anger. -
Fear in Toddlers
Fears increase dramatically after the first year and even more after age two because toddlers are aware of things to be scared of. Children will begin to act out the fears in play. Adults can handle the fears by keeping them from watching too much TV since TV greatly influences how toddlers think and feel. -
Anxiety in Toddlers
Separation anxiety continues from the infant stage however at this age they are more understanding of why parents sometimes have to leave. Also, nightmares begin around age two because of fears of being left alone of hurt. Parents can console children by showing loving care in times of anxiety. -
Anger in Toddlers
Also around age two, toddlers begin to experience temper tantrums. THes are episodes of hildren laying on the floor, kicking, and screaming. They happen when a child did not get what they want. Sometimes, the best way to help a child in this situation is to ignore them since they are seeking attention. -
Fear in Preschoolers
Many toddler like fears fade out and boys and girls start fearing differently. Girls have fewewr fears and boys have a greater variety. The fears and anxieties influde pain, unknown, physical injuries, and general anxieties. Parents can help children by talking through thier issues. -
Anger and Aggression
This begins at around 10 months but continues into the preschool years. By this age, children are threatening and yelling much more. This is befacuse of increase in languge skills. Anger is now seen towards siblings and peers rather than adults because preschoolers have learned it is unacceptable. They show this anger becuase they want attention, or are trying to get thier way. Parents can help tame anger talking through child's frustrations with them or appropriate punishing for aggression.
