Emotional Development
The importance of good parenting.
How can parents increase development in this area?
- protect and make baby feel secure
- encourage positive behavior and attempts to learn
- be affectionate
- offer a buffer during stressful times
- provide responsive care
The early development of social and emotional strengths has clear value for a meaningful future and productive society.
Child development theorist
Erik Erikson (1902-1994)
Believed that personality develops in a series of stages.
Did you know?
As an infant your child is already learning to differentiate between trust and mistrust and is able to recognize a healthy relationship between a caregiver and someone who provide the basic needs!