Category: Child Development

Table of Contents Introduction Differences in assessing school-aged children Examination of a 6-year old Ericksons developmental theory References Introduction Physical assessment of the patient is one of the core skills of any nurse. As such, it is important to find the right approach for any age demographic, both adults and children. An assessment of a…

Introduction Helping young people learn about the ways of improving their health is one of the means to establish and maintain positive habits among the representatives of this population group. As a community health nurse, I have to do my best to arrange and implement an effective program that would enhance childrens health literacy and…

The advancement in developmental neurobiology allowed scientists to establish the influence of early childhood experiences on violent behavior in adulthood. Brain imaging demonstrated that diminished fear response was present in those children who had an increased tendency for criminal behavior (Sterzer, 2010). The experimental studies demonstrated that exposure to chronic stress early in life results…

Table of Contents Introduction Advertising media Internet Neon boards Radio and television Newspapers Books and magazines Conclusion References Introduction Visual culture, according to Mirzoeff (1999, 32) is the reflection of what is actually seen by the observer and the picture that is created in the mind concerning the object that is seen. This general subject…

According to Shonkoff & Meisels, (2000), to promote healthy emotional, social, and behavioral development, a family needs rich and stimulating early childhood environment. Families should be active participants in issues relating to the early childhood environment. Their contributions pertain to selecting, modifying, or maintaining different features of the environment. Various aspects of the environment can…

Approaches to parenting and child care can vary significantly based on the parents individual characteristics and their preferred style. Each of the strategies exhibits unique features and characteristics that envelop parents personality traits and identify the behavioral patterns chosen. However, the most outstanding achievement of parenting style theories lies in assessing the impact it bears…

Introduction Study of child and adolescent development can help in a variety of ways. This includes understanding the health implications affecting these categories and subsequent development of appropriate programs to cater for their health. In addition, it can help the development of appropriate education curriculum and child care programs that goes hand in hand with…

Table of Contents Introduction Media and Childrens Development Conclusion Reference Introduction Technology has transformed the world significantly, affecting almost every aspect of people. One area that has been majorly impacted by technology is early childhood development. Before technology, most parents spent time with their children interacting with them actively. Such children grew up being socially…

Table of Contents Introduction Authoritative Parenting Style Permissive Parenting Style Uninvolved Parenting Style Authoritarian Parenting Style Conclusion References Introduction Parenting styles represent specific ways in which parents tend to express their love and concern for their children, regulate their behavior, as well as establish discipline and boundaries. Different parenting styles affect childrens personality development in…

Introduction Filling and analyzing the developmental history of a child, the main critical purpose of such analysis is the identification of any disorders and deviations of the development, at the earliest stage possible. Such identification can be seen as a function of primary and pediatric care. The significance of analyzing the developmental history can be…