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This article discusses empathy development in infants. The infant's brain is designed to absorb positive responses to her signals. During the first year, a baby's feelings of pleasure, fear and anger become more clearly defined. These more-defined feelings combine with emerging thinking skills and pre-empathy develops. By around 18 months, the toddler develops the capacity for person permanence, and she becomes more aware of how other people feel about her actions.

Focuses on the development of the motor skills of children. Start of locomotion; Games which preschoolers like; Developments during the kindergarten year.

Focuses on the different stages of children's cognitive development. Indications that babies are ready to interact; Importance of imitative skills to the learning process of children; Role of teachers in supporting and encouraging children's wonder.

Discusses the significance of humor to child development. Role of preschool teachers in the development of babies' humor and creative thinking; Effects of babies' humor on their cognitive and language abilities; Ways to develop children's humor; Advice on supporting children's slapstick humor during their kindergarten years.

Focuses on ways to develop the independence of young children. Situations concerning children's behavior according to age; Development of children through different stages; Measures that teachers can do to enhance the growing independence of children.

Presents information on several developmental stages of children's feeling of ownership or possessive feeling. Commencement of children's understanding on their ability to manipulate and control objects; Sense of possessiveness due to egocentric nature; Acquisition of the awareness of fairness.

Presents advice for early childhood teachers to help children develop empathy and compassion. Importance of sharing feelings with babies; Benefit of encouraging a play that involves helping and caring for others; Advantage of encouraging children to ask questions.

Discusses the development in building friendships of children in the classroom. Stages of developing friendships in children; Importance of emotional coaching on the social skills of toddlers; Social development process of 4-year-olds; Suggestions for assisting kindergarten in making friends.

Discusses how to help children adjust to rules and routines in the classroom. Interactions that increase a toddler's attention span, body awareness and cooperation; Significance of respectful relationships and intimate knowledge of each child; Views of most preschoolers on rules.

The article discusses how children, ages 0 to 2, learn about themselves and their bodies in relationship to people and objects around them. Young infants visually discover their bodies when they first notice their hands. When a baby can hold objects, he has reached a milestone in his ability to understand spatial relationships. Spatial concepts such as a sense of distance are learned through movement and exploration.

The article offers insights on dealing with self-determination and egocentrism in children. Egoism helps a toddler to cope with anxieties and encourages their explorations. To address selfish behavior of preschoolers, give them opportunities to participate in making decisions about their own behavior. The interest of 5- and 6-year-old children in community and communication starts to modulate their egocentrism.

Focuses on the influence of nurturing relationships and stimulating environments on how children develop abstract thinking. Factors that contribute to children's brain development; Areas of brain development; Tips for helping children develop abstract thinking.

Presents tips on helping children manage their fears. Advantage of tuning in to a baby's preferred way of interacting; Importance of a baby's imaginative thinking in coping with fears.

Reports on self-concept development of children. Development of infants' sense of self through relationships; Self-consciousness of toddlers; Development of self-concept through the ability to communicate feelings and needs of kindergartners.

Discusses how children manage their fears. Kinds of reflexes common to babies; Description of a common fear during infancy; Information on how to prepare children for situations they may find frightening.

Discusses factors to consider to help children learn how to handle conflicts. Management of children's emotions; Use of verbal strategies to resolve conflicts among children; Suggestions to help manage children's temper.

The article offers tips on using children's personal experiences to help them understand the concept of time. To build a sense of trust, one should be able to read babies' cues. It is believed that the foundation of a baby's understanding of time are predictability and things that are consistent each and every day. Infants also need individualized feeding, sleeping and playing schedules.

Focuses on the use of magical thinking by children whose age ranging from 0 to 2 in learning and exploring their environment. Domination of physical sensations in experiences of a baby; Misinterpretations of reality by one year old toddlers; Ability of toddlers to grasp concepts such as cause and effect at around eighteen months.

The article presents information how to help children zero to two years old learn to solve problems. By encouraging children's explorations and supporting their efforts to resolve difficulties, children learn to be very effective problem solvers. Since toddlers learn how to problem solve by watching and imitating others, be sure to talk through simple problems you face.

The article provides suggestions for parents for imparting toilet training to their child. If one is a first-time toilet training teacher, it is important to have a plan before one starts the training. The training process should be kept simple, concrete and doable. The parents should be sure that the toilet seat is simple, comfortable and the right size so that the child's feet easily touch the floor. The child should be given the time to get used to the idea of using the toilet seat. The parents should explain the purpose of toilet seat to the child.

Offers tips on teacher-parent communication. Ways to address questions from parents; Children's individual characteristics that can help in the planning process; Guide questions to foster a discussion between teachers and parents.

Focuses on infants and toddlers' social relationships. Initial social interactions of infants; Adult response to signs of social interactions; Small-group experiences for toddlers.

Focuses on the development of a sleeping and eating plan for children placed in a child care center. Similarity of the plan with that of the child's family; Study of the sleeping and eating habits provided by a family member; Approaches to both sleeping and eating habits; Establishment of parent/teacher/child relationships.

Provides tips for teachers on how to determine children's progress through communication with parents. Use of descriptive writing to capture the quality of a child's behavior; Regular observation of the child in different settings.

Focuses on involving families in the classroom. Measurement of the comfort level of parents in the classroom; Sharing of the care for children.

Focuses on the relevance of parent-teacher partnerships in helping children comfortable with bodily functions and competent toilet users. Tips in creating diapering and toileting techniques among infants and toddlers; Accounts of the cultural and familial beliefs concerning toileting; Parents as resource persons on a child's toileting behavior.

Offers advice to parents and teachers on how to respond to children's distress signals. Developing a parent-teacher partnership to deal with the problem; Typical distress cues during the first six months of a baby's life; Observing a child with their parents; Dealing with a child who has extended periods of distress.

Offers ways for preschool teachers to build collaborative relationships with parents in order to better acquaint themselves with the children under their care. Encouragement of parents to stay in the room; Home visits; Use of notebook for important messages when someone other than the parent brings the child to school.

The article discusses time management in infants. A baby lives in the immediacy of his experiences, and a predictable schedule is his foundation for understanding time. Consistent interactions, such as being fed when hungry, helps the baby in organizing himself. A multitude of nurturing moments help develop the natural body rhythms of the baby. Children gain a sense of order through repeated routines. The concept of "now" and "then" reinforces the development of short-term memory. The game Peekaboo helps babies develop a basic understanding of time, which is always changing, comparing it to the more permanent quality of people and things.

The article discusses how to help babies make the distinction between themselves and the world. Babies live in the glory of the moment. By 12 months, baby's thinking becomes more rooted in the physical reality that objects and people remain the same when out of sight. Toddlers make connections that are illogical and frustrating. Seeing is believing to toddlers. A thriving 2-year-old is a busy scientist actively exploring and creating his own theories about how things work. A simple language helps toddlers organize his thoughts creatively, but avoid faulty conclusions. A few responsive relationships help him experience all kinds of thinking and build a healthy sense of self.

This article presents information on various stages in child development. Fortunately for parents, babies come equipped to respond to pleasant sensory experiences. The sight of a smiling face, the sound of a familiar voice, the sensation of being rocked, and even the scent of a familiar person play a role in soothing your baby. During these intimate, face-to-face interactions, baby is integrating different physical sensations and learning where he ends and other people begin. Few parents fail to be delighted when their infant first "discovers" his own hand. Later, when he can grasp objects, the baby has reached another milestone: Now, he can actively explore things, and this exploration aids him in learning spatial concepts, like which thing is his hand, and which is the rattle. Mobility is high on any baby's to-do list, and he uses all of his senses as he makes those first forays into the world. A child's emerging skills combine muscle strength, coordination, self-confidence, and thinking skills.

The article discusses different feelings expressed by babies. Every time loving adults respond effectively to a baby's needs, the baby learns that feelings deserve respect. From birth on, the baby uses these senses to take in the mood and feelings of those who care for him, thus influencing his development. By 6 months, baby's feelings become more organized into the emotions of pleasure, fear and anger. After about 12 months of age, baby's emotional repertoire expands to include more complex feelings like pride and embarrassment.

The article focuses on strategies for parents to smooth their baby's transition to childcare. Each child responds differently, based on personality. It's not always easy to leave an infant or toddler in someone else's care. But with time, mutual trust and respect develop among parents, teacher, and baby. A child needs one main teacher who forms a nurturing relationship with her and her family. Other teachers may form secondary relationships, so the child can be comfortable when the primary teacher is not available.

The article reports that a baby's behavior and expressions offer clues to how she thinks. Recent advancements in imaging technology offer insight into how an infant's brain works, and the research confirms what is already known--loving relationships are the most important ingredient in an infant's growth and development. When a baby turns back to engage again, one knows he's ready to learn and absorb more. Infants quickly connect actions and reactions. Babies are motivated by an innate need to know. The positive sense of self this effort brings gives a baby the energy and perseverance he needs to develop thinking skills.

The article focuses on the development of a sense of humor in children. Shared laughter with one's baby is part of the social glue that creates positive relationships and defines self. Humor evolves quickly as thinking skills, emotional connections, and physical coordination increase. Most babies love a game of peekaboo. This universal game lays the groundwork for more complex humor. It encourages your baby to respond playfully as it stimulates her thinking. Even 1-year-olds can make jokes. Young children need to feel secure, which builds up their confidence to try new things.

The article reports on babies learning to figure things out by observing the world and people around her. Positive interactions with loving parents, healthy nutrition, and gentle stimulation fuel a baby's brain development. A 3-month-old can figure out that kicking a toy makes a sound. Each baby's brain is unique: One child will focus on a toy that makes crinkly sounds while another seeks soft textures to rub against her skin. If a toy is partially hidden under a blanket, a baby recognizes the toy, takes that partial image, and completes it in her mind.

The article presents information on methods of finding out the fear of a child. Sudden noises, movement, or unfamiliar people can be scary for little ones. But each baby's threshold is different. After 12 months of nurturing and reassuring routines, the baby is less easily startled. As with any new skill, the child's ability to draw conclusions about reality can be faulty. The key is to watch for and limit excessive fears. Toddlers needs reassurance, too. By the time a child is 2 years old, he can begin talking about his fears, which makes it a little easier to help him understand them.

The article presents information on development of muscle control and problem solving abilities in toddlers. We are born with reflexes which are the basis for developing muscle control. Toddlers use their senses to find out what things can do and what they can do to things. After 18 months, a toddler begins to remember experiences and make plans. A 20-month-old watches his mother use the edge of a table to pry apart nesting cups. Toddlers learn how to solve problems by imitating you, so be sure to talk through the simple problems you face each day.