subject: Shaping The Social And Emotional Development Of Your Child [print this page] Much emphasis has been put on the cognitive and language, as well as physical development of young child. The social and emotional aspects often take a back seat, but experts will advise that positive social and emotional growth in children are what spurs active interest in the 3 other domains.
Parents today are spoiled for choice when selecting programs for the very young. It is important that attention is paid to the social and emotional contents of the programs, so that the experience for the young is rounded and paves long term benefits. Look out for some of the following experiences in class which contribute to social and emotional development :
Welcome songs that often starts a class acknowledges Baby's developing self-awareness by addressing her individually. It also encourages social interaction by inviting her to respond with a greeting - whether that is to look, coo, or wave for the 1st time. You may find that baby learns new behaviors from singing this song each week.
Mirror can also be a great tool to in shaping your child's social and emotional development. Doing activities in front of a mirror so that Baby is facing the mirror helps baby in developing self-awareness and her mastery of new movements by aiding visual- motor perception.
Each success Baby experiences and each affirmation she receives during the first two years of life builds her budding sense of herself as an individual, including her concept of her capabilities, physical characteristics, and self-worth. This self-concept affects everything she does and will help her be successful in everyday life and later in school.
Early laughter usually erupts as a response to a pleasant sensation (Patting the tummy, etc) or physical exhilaration. As baby develops a sense of anticipation, the unexpected may elicit a laugh. Laughter is a wonderful stress-reliever!
Baby's first laugh may erupt around 4 months of age in response to a pleasant sensation or physical exhilaration. Around 9 months of age, Baby begins to develop a sense of anticipation; therefore he is ready to e surprised and tickled by the unexpected. By 1 year of age, Baby may be ready to appreciate wordplay humor: turn words around, reverse the meaning, etc. Laughter is wonderful exercise, increasing circulation, and raising the heart rate. It can help relieve both stress and frustration.
Baby needs to explore but can only do so if secure in her attachment to her caregiver. If you notice an adult exasperated with his toddler's wondering, congratulate him. Baby trusts him enough to know that when she walks off, he will always be there when she returns.
Face-to-face communication, along with touch, vocalization and body posture, are key elements in establishing interactive relationships.
by: Cheow Yu Yuan
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