The Power of Parenting
Saturday, 19 September 2020
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Intellectual Development means being able to think creatively and abstractly, to pay attention, solve problems and develop keen judgement along with a lifelong readiness to learn.
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Typical Skills
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Cries when hungry or uncomfortable
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May make throaty sounds like ‘ooooh’ or ‘aaaah’
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Enjoys being talked to and responds to voices/sounds
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Pays close attention to faces of those closest to him
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Responds to loud or sudden noises with a sudden start (early signs of a developing response system)
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Focuses on high contrast patterns and faces; prefers these to bright or big objects
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Emerging Skills
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Turns toward familiar sounds and voices
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Can distinguish men from women, and mother from other women’s voices
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Can distinguish everyday speech from non-speech sounds
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Responds to positive and negative expressions as well as subtle differences in a parent’s voice
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Co-ordinates eyes and tracks objects, e.g., follows toy from side to centre of his body but only if it is in his line of vision
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- Respond to your baby's cry with a song, a soothing voice and a hug
- Respond when your baby is startled by noise
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- Feel his needs are being responded to
- Feel a sense of security in your response to his needs
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- Hold your baby and let her see your face as much as possible
- Say rhymes, sing songs or speak softly
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- Study and learn your facial features
- Responds to the sound and pitch of a parent's voice, i.e., may quiet down, gurgle, coo, etc.
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- Describe what is happening as you go through daily routines
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- Learn to associate a positive tone with nurturing activities
- Become familiar with certain sounds and your voice
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