Category: Childhood

Middle childhood is a childs developmental stage that significantly influences the adolescent and adult they will become. Children move into expanding environments and roles in this stage. They begin to spend considerable time at school and various activities and devote less time to their family. This stage allows children to experience more of the world…

As an early childhood institution that I would like to lead, the Joyce M. Huggins Early Education Center comes to mind. It is a prominent center in the United States because of its emphasis on childrens creativity and self-identity. Above all, his approach is aligned with the so-called Reggio Emilia Education, a system that I…

Diabetes occurs in two forms; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the deficiency of insulin in the body, whereas type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) occurs due to the bodys inability to respond effectively to insulin in the blood. T1DM is most common in children. The main causes of…

Table of Contents Validity and Reliability Internal and External Validity Examples of Validity Hypotheses Objectives Research Question and Target Population References The nature, epidemiology, and health implications of oral diseases have changed significantly within the past four decades. The prevalence of caries in childhood has increased in the United States. Additionally, the increase of caries…

The purpose of this paper is to outline the NAEYC (2010) Standard 2 and prepare a plan for its exploration to improve my skills. A Summary of Standard 2 The NAEYC (2010a) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs include Standard 2 (S2): building family and community relationships (p. 1). Its key elements are the…

Introduction Education is a vital part of human life and no child should be deprived of this right in the world where attempts to build and sustain justice are being made. Child and family advocacy encompasses a variety of practices, of which early childhood education interests me the most. Thus, the following paper is devoted…

Table of Contents NAEYC Standard Questions to an Early Childhood Professional Contact Information and Request Explanation References Early childhood teaching is a profession that is closely linked to interaction with parents and their involvement in the process of their childrens development. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how important a strong relationship between…

Introduction There is a strong body of arguments proving that experience before turning five years old shapes personality. Because childhood professionals help define and facilitate positive economic, social, and psychological trajectories in life (Leske, Sarmardin, Woods, & Thorpe, 2015), early childhood preparation has increased in significance. This paper aims at determining the primary requirements for…

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic has contributed to immense global health and socio-economic difficulties. In comparison with older populations, the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 on small children are ambiguous, with lower mortality and morbidity but no definitive evidence supporting dissemination during pregnancy. Studies on the effects of past disease outbreaks and hazards suggest there will…

Introduction Purpose of the Paper There exist numerous requirements for early childhood professionals (ECPs) related to their personal and professional qualities (Colker, 2008; NAEYC, 2010a; NAEYC, 2010b). The purpose of this paper is to study the standards related to ECP activity and provide questions that could be asked for an ECP to help learners better…