Parents should take quality care and secure environment as main concern. Find out for a child care that excites and heartens child’s physical, social and intellectual development. Take a program that best suits the child’s needs in sync with her/his age, personality, security and activities that he/she will learn from.[1]
Individuality
in Character
Every
child has individuality who responds to caregivers/mothers or encounters uniquely.
I can attest non this because I myself has been into an opportunity of taking
my nephews at present and at least four of my siblings when they were young
because basically as poor family, my mother would leave us frequently for her
daily errand so I was the one taking care of changing their diaper, bottle
feeding, singing them lullaby until they sleep.
Children
vary in their feature just like adults. Some are gregarious, bashful, or irritable.
Caregiver/mother should be accustomed with child’s special personality by treating
them in a positive and caring manner that harmonizes with their uniqueness.
This is critical to nurturing their healthy emotional development. Understanding child’s personality by offering
care, activities, and discipline that best fit their needs can help them
succeed.
Growth
Period
Mothers
may find searching for clues of child’s behavior as they grow. Growth period is
just another way of saying that the child is moving through a particular time
period in the growing-up process. Sometimes, the child may be charmed by her/his
hands, feet, and mouth. As the children grow, they may get into everything.
Lock doors and cabinets, and inhale during those exploration years! Then there
will be an age when freedom is all they desire.
Love,
understanding and time are all they need at every stage.
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| Albert Cristian Nicolof: Robert Cristian and Jackie's first angel |
Word
of Advice for Parents
A
brain research discloses that birth to age three is the most significant years
in a child’s growth. Consider these tips during child’s early years:
- Be affectionate, loving, and receptive.
- Talk, read, and sing with the child.
- Establish schedules and rituals.
- Persuade out of harm explorations and have fun.
- Be selective on TV shows.
- Take discipline as an occasion to educate.
- Be reminded that every child is unique.
- Take quality child care and remain involved.
- Take care of yourself.
Brain
Development
90%
of a child's brain progresses in the first 5 years of life.[2]
When
mother says words, the child hears magic.
According
to a study, babies form the brain connections that determine how they learn,
think and grow from the moment of their birth. Thus, talking, reading and singing
with the child every day, from day one is so significant.
Talk,
read, and sing as their future depends on it.
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| Left: Justine Ecleo (Irvin & Mylene's 2nd son, Right: Adam Ecleo - Darwin & Irene's first son |
A
study reveals that mothers can impact their baby's brain development from day
one. Give them the best start in life by talking, reading and singing - it's
never too early.
Listen,
sing and dance! If mothers love music and so children do, too. In fact, my
nephew could sleep quickly with the help of music.
Sing
and dance along to their much love music. Their brain forms significant
connections that impact their lives forever.
Learning
styles
Children
learn in numerous diverse approaches. Some learn visually, others by touch,
taste, and sound. Try to notice a group of children to understand at once what
this means. Once the child sits and listen patiently, another cannot wait to
move and count beads. Another wants to show them the answer repeatedly. Likewise,
they learn in distinctive methods depending on their growth period. All
children find it irresistible to explore and discover new things. They love solving
problems during play and in daily occupations.
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| Justine Ecleo: Irvin and Mylene's youngest son |
At
the first eighteen months of the child’s life, look for a provider who has the
heart to:
- Articulate warmness and friendliness.
- Interact with the infant in an eye contact.
- Talk to infant while changing diaper.
- Include infant in activities, but ensures safety from older children.
- Shun from the use of walkers.
- Has feeding and sleeping practices the same with that of yours.
- Let the infant to eat and sleep at any time the child wishes rather than follow a schedule.
Ages
and stages
Depending
on the age of the child, learning style and personality, the child has
different needs. The first five years are specifically crucial for physical,
intellectual, and social-emotional growth. Be reminded of the child’s
personality and age when looking for child care experiences and routines.
Birth
to 18 months
The
infant makes miraculous progress in the first eighteen months after birth. From
this period, the children see their world through senses. They gather
information through touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. Caregiver/mother
should stimulate but not overwhelm them to help them mature and learn. The
overall objective is not to “teach” them but to interact and explore. Older
infants are on the move who take great pleasure in discovering what they can do
with their hands, feet, toes, and voice. Later they practice rolling skills,
crawling, walking, and other great physical exciting activities.
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| Aaron Ecleo: Darwin & Irene's eldest |
Through
“the eyes of a child,” here is what mothers might expect during the first
eighteen months.
1 month
old
Infants
can’t support their own head and awake about one hour in every ten (though it
may seem more).
They
need milk, a smoke-free environment, a warm place to sleep, hugs and kisses,
and to hear mother’s caring voice. It’s not too early to sing or read to the
babies. The more that mothers talk and introduce different things to these
babies, the more they learn.
3
months old
Their
hands and feet captivate them. They laugh and coo at them and you. They are
alert for 15 minutes, maybe longer, at a time and loves listening to you talking
and reading.
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| Albert Cristian Nicolof: Robert & Jackie's first son |
5
months old
They
like rolling over and sit with support. They can hold now their own toys. They
babble and alert for two hours at a time. They can already eat most baby food.
Put toys just out of their reach and they try to reach them. They like to see
what they look like and what they are doing.
What
they need is their sure safety as they are learning to crawl. They need happy sounds,
and like to be near you. Dance with them, tickle them, and tell them about the
world you see.
9
months old
They
are busy on exploring everything, crawling, sitting, pulling on furniture,
grasping objects, and understanding simple instructions. They like to be with
other babies and react to their happiness and sadness.
They
need locks on cabinets with medicines, household cleaners, or other unsafe objects.
They need touches, nutritious food, and educational toys to keep them busy.
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| Ian & Justine Ecle: Irvin & Mylene's eldest and second siblings |
12
months old
They
may be able to pull themselves up and sidestep around furniture, and may begin
walking. They make lots of sounds and say “Mama” and “Dada,” curious about
flowers, ants, grass, stones, bugs, and dirt. They like to get messy, ’cause
that’s how they learn. They want to touch everything, like to play near others
close to their age but not always with them. Walk at their pace if they’re
walking.
Cuddling
and encouragement are what they need a lot. They need a safe place to move
around as they get into anything they can get their hands on. Read to them
again and again, sing their favorite songs. Give them freedom to do most
things—until they need help. So stay near.
12
to 18 months old
In this stage, babies like to eat with a
spoon, even if they spill, spill, spill, and spill. They explore everything high and low so take
time enough to be extra-cautious on their safety. They may have temper tantrums
because they have no other way of expressing their feelings or frustrations. Occasionally
they’re fearful and cling on you. They like to have evening routines: music,
story, and bath time, enjoy balls, blocks, pull toys, push toys, take toys away
from each other, put toys together, and hug. At times they say “No” and mean
it. By eighteen months they could already walk well alone, although they fall a
lot. They may jump. They say lots of words, especially the word “mine”- because
everything is theirs! They like it when playing outside or go to a park, being
with other children. They try to take off shoes and socks. They like to build
with blocks.
Allow them to touch things. Let them explore
new things with your help, should they need it. Consistency and firm limits are
the children’s need at this stage. The more you talk with them, the earlier
they will tell you how I feel and what they need. They need you to observe and
to understand why they’re upset or mad. Understanding and patience they need in
this phase. They want a routine. Don’t mind the mess they sometimes make. Say
I’m sorry if you made a mistake. Read before them over and over again!
Care to share this blog if you could relate as Moms and Dads, or someone who’s concerned of your friends, loved ones, peers and neighbors.
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