The Power of Parenting
Thursday, 04 June 2020
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Social Development means being able to make friends and get along with others, work as part of a team and be a good leader. These skills are all built on self-confidence, cooperation and trust.
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Typical Skills
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Begins to show sense of humour
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Plays best on her own; doesn’t want to share toys, shouting, “Mine, mine” or fights with another child over who gets to use a specific toy
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Enjoys imitating adult task, example, dusting, sweeping floors, setting the table, raking lawn, etc.
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Strongly resists limits you set
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Looks at you when you are talking or playing together
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Emerging Skills
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May be able to cooperate at times but may not respond quickly or will do the opposite of the request
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Plays alongside and parallel to another child
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Tries to dress/undress himself, e.g., pull up pants, undo Velcro shoe fasteners
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- Have good-bye routines when you and family members leave each other
- Give your child the opportunity to partake in some daily chores, e.g. emptying the laundry basket, putting food in cupboards
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- Be comforted by these routines which mean that people always come back
- Enjoy imitating an adult task while feeling a sense of independence
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- Provide regular opportunities for your child to play with other children her age
- Introduce make-believe toys such as dolls with accompanying props, e.g., small bottle, blanket, cradle or stroller
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- Begin to learn the give and take that comes with being in a social group
- Enjoy recreating familiar actions she has experienced herself
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- Share a toy with your child, taking turns with it
- Use “Yes” and “No” to clearly set limits and explain why; always respond warmly
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- Begin to learn what’s expected when he plays with others
- Begin to understand what actions are acceptable or not acceptable
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