development of children Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are the UN rights of a child?
- the right to live a full life
- the right to good, quality healthcare
- the right to a standard of living good enough to meet physical and mental needs
- the right to relax, play and join a wide range of leisure activities
What are some Physical needs of a child?
- nutritious food
- conditions for adequate sleep
- safe housing
- acess to health care
- safe from danger and threats
What are some Social needs of a child?
- socialisation
- values and beliefs learned through immataion and family interaction
- parents need to provide oppertunities for interaction
what are some interlectual needs for a child?
- opertunity to gain knowledge
- attend school
what are some emotional needs of a child?
- a warmth in the home so they can be emotionaly secure
what is the age range for prenatal?
conception - birth
what is the age range for infancy?
birth - 2
what is the age range for youth?
12-18
what is the age range for early adulthood?
18 - 40
what is the age range for early adulthood?
18 - 40
what is the age range for middle adulthood?
40 - 65
what is the age range for late adulthood?
65 - death
what physical development happens for newborns (fresh)
flexed arms and legs
what physical development happens for newborns (6-8 weeks)
raises head
what physical development happens for newborns (6 - 8 MONTHS)
sits without support
what physical development happens for newborns (8 - 9 MONTHS)
crawling (some babies don’t)
what physical development happens for newborns (10 MONTHS)
can navigate funiture - uses them to keep them upright
what physical development happens for newborns (12 MONTHS)
stands independently
what physical development happens for newborns (15 MONTHS)
walks steadily
intergenerational nature of HW
health and welbeing and development have a generational impact. The childhood experience is often passed down.
Obesity in childhood
a child is more likely to make healthy eating choices if they see caregives making healthy choices. overconsumption of saturated fats, increased screen time and lack of an active life leads to obesity
short term
- physical discomfort
- athsma
- tierdness
Long term
- incresed risk of cardivascular disease
- incresed risk of type 2 diabetes
