The Power of Parenting
Wednesday, 23 September 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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Enjoys playing alone for a few minutes, e.g., building blocks, drawing, looking at books
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Shows ownership or possession of objects and cannot share easily
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Says ‘no’ and likes to do things without help
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Helps with simple household chores
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Emerging Skills
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Distinguishes herself as a separate person, contrasts herself with others
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Begins to be toilet trained
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Puts on simple clothing without help
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- Use everyday routines (e.g., walks, meal times) as a time to talk about family and friends
- Follow your child’s lead rather than direct the play; suggest things, but let your child decide what she wants to do
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- Begin to participate in a conversation and describe the people in his life
- Begin to develop a sense of control about what she does and feel that you value her efforts
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- Look at photos of family events so your child can find himself and identify family members
- Set up a water play activity with another playmate; give them dolls, sponges, and towels
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- Learn to recognize and name family members and think about his relationship to them
- Develop and practice social skills, like sharing and turn-taking, while enjoying a soothing sensory activity
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- Prepare your child ahead of time for new social events, e.g., “At playgroup we will sing songs and listen to stories”
- Let your child help with chores, e.g., wiping spills, putting clothes in drawers
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- Learn what to expect ahead of time and be able to handle new situations
- Participate and discover his capabilities
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