Social & emotional development

Social and emotional development connects to how socially, emotionally, and academically a child will grow.
Developing socially and emotionally incorporates the ability to recognize their emotions and understand the links between emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
It includes the development of self regulation and management, building and maintaining healthy relationships, social awareness such as empathy and so much more.
Social and emotional development is interlinked to other areas of development and play an integral role in a child’s overall health and well-being.

9 February, 2020

Transitions

Transitions in early childhood are important. Some are routines are predictable. They are consistent and generally have familiar timing such as mealtimes and bed times. Some routines are unpredictable […]
11 January, 2020

Biting

Biting is a common childhood behaviour. Whilst we can all agree that a child who bites is not a pleasant component of childhood, it is a common one. A […]
10 January, 2020

What causes tantrums

As adults we often have a negative connotation regarding tantrums but tantrums are an inevitable part of childhood as a child tries to deal with their every changing world. […]
10 January, 2020

Respect

A child is learning about their world and their place within it. Modelling respectful behaviour assists a child to understand and learn respect. Embedding respect within the environment with […]
10 December, 2019

Childhood fears and anxiety

Fears in childhood are actually quite common. What a child feels afraid of can grow and change with the child. Adults can play a role in helping children feel […]
10 November, 2019

Children and bias

A child is not born with bias. Children learn to be bias. What a profoundly sad sentiment. Children are influenced by their surroundings, parents, peers and the world. The […]
10 November, 2019

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety is when a child becomes distressed or excessively anxious when separated from their primary caregiver. Separation anxiety is a normal phase of childhood and whilst is can […]
9 November, 2019

Importance of apologizing to children

Everyone makes mistakes. Acknowledging yours is the first step in an invaluable lesson for children. Modelling behaviour we would like to see develop in our children is important. It […]
10 October, 2019

Prosocial behaviour

Prosocial behaviour is rooted in early childhood. Right from infancy a child is an active participant in their world. Developing positive attachments, a bond or connection with others is […]
10 September, 2019

Can you spoil a baby?

It is crazy to think think that there are perimeters placed on a parent due to the potential perception that too much cuddling/love/attention can result in spoiling a baby […]
10 June, 2019

Nightmares

Nightmares can not only be disruptive to a child’s sleep but can be very distressing and disruptive to sleep. Many children will experience nightmares, night terrors and night waking […]
10 May, 2019

Self Esteem

Self esteem is how a child perceives themselves and encompasses self-confidence and self-acceptance. Self esteem in children is how they feel about themselves and is linked to how well […]
10 April, 2019

Egocentric

The term egocentric is derived from a concept resulting from Jean Piaget’s (1951) theory of cognitive development. What is egocentrism? How does it impact a child? Egocentrism refers to […]
21 October, 2012

Building resilience

Resilience in children is the ability to cope with challenges and the ability to ‘bounce back’. Children learn and develop resilience over time and experience. Building resilience in children […]
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