Monday Assignments...

1. Finish your infant safety powerpoints.  Due in class Wednesday.

2. Complete the Dear Parenting assignment posted below. Also due in class on Wednesday.

3. Ch. 6 Test TOMORROW. Refer to test guidelines posted below.

Ch. 6- Dear Parenting...

646- Child Psychology

In class writing assignment

Parenting magazine responses

Pretend you are a journalist for Parenting magazine.  Readers of the magazine write in questions to you regarding any parenting issues.  Below are several letters to Parenting that you need to review.  Respond to TWO letters of your choice.  Be informative and specific in your response. Refer to class notes, textbook information and other sources from class (videos, articles, etc). Your response should be a well-developed paragraph. Begin your paragraph with Dear (name). You may work with one other classmate. Type your responses in a word document.

Value: 5 points each

Length: 10-12 sentences

Dear Parenting,

            I often wonder when my newborn baby, Owen, can see.  Can he see me at all? Does he notice moving objects?  Do you think he can recognize my face?  A baby’s vision, or lack there of, is a topic that intrigues me as a parent.  Also, can you please explain the progression of Owen’s visual abilities? 

Sincerely,

An eye opening experience

Dear Parenting,

            What should I expect over the course of my baby’s first year in her locomotive development? What will Mason's significant milestones be, and when will they occur?  In your opinion, which milestone has the most impact on changing my baby’s role with her environment?

Sincerely,

Come on baby, do the locomotion

Dear Parenting,

           

            Several times, I have heard the expression, “Your baby’s brain is plastic.”  What exactly does that mean?  I think it has something to do with the development of the brain.  Which parts of the brain are related to infant motor skills and development? Also, what do you think about videos like Baby Einstein, Baby Bach, and Baby Mozart?  Do you think they help stimulate an infant’s brain development?  Can they make my baby smarter?

Sincerely,

Paper or Plastic?

Ch. 6 Test Guidelines

646- Child Psychology

Ch. 6  Test Guidelines

RE-READ Ch. 6!

Additional Sources:

-        Holly’s cataract story

-        Ch. 6 notes handout p. 156-164

Pgs 135-150

Growth and Nutrition

1.      How does the cephalocaudal principle relate to brain growth in early childhood?

2.      Describe typical growth patterns during the first three years.

3.      Summarize tooth development from 3 months to 2 ½ years.

4.      Identify the advantages of breastfeeding. What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend? The text says several factors would increase the prevalence of breastfeeding. What are they?

5.      When can solid foods be introduced to children? Do parents generally follow these guidelines?

The Brain and Reflex Behavior

6.      What is the central nervous system?

7.      Brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum, corpus callosum

8.      Explain lateralization.

9.      Define neurons. How does cell death relate to neurons.

10.   Define reflex.

11.   Identify primitive, postural, locomotor reflexes

12.   Explain plasticity and the brain.  (include the role of enriched environments)

13.   Read about the Romanian orphan study and results on pg 149

Pg. 150-160

1.      Explain the development and progression of the 5 senses. When do they develop? Reasons for development? 

2.      What are the key milestones in motor development?

3.      Define systems of action.

4.      Explain the purpose and details of the Denver Developmental Screening test.

5.      Explain the progression of an infant’s hand and head control.

6.      Explain the progression of self-locomotion.

7.      Distinguish between fine and gross motor skills.

8.      Define social referencing.

9.      Explain the set-up, results, and purpose of the visual cliff experiment.

10.   How do cultural differences affect motor development? Give an example.

11.   Explain Esther Thelan’s theory about the disappearance of the walking reflex and the role of the environment.

12.   What are the leading causes of infant mortality in the U.S?

13.   SIDS- causes and precautions/prevention

14.   What is the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S during the first year? After the first year?

15.   What is the trend for childhood vaccinations in the U.S? Why do some parents opt not to have their child vaccinated?

16.   Define nonorganic failure to thrive

17.   Define shaken baby syndrome. When does it most likely take place? What percent of babies die within a few days?

Ch. 6- Infant Safety

Due: In class on Wednesday, Nov 13
Value: 20 points

Requirements:
     - 11 total slides (including a title slide)
     - all information on the slides must be bullet-pointed and in your own words
     - Utilize pictures/visuals on your slides
     - Expand on your bullet points in your class presentation (approx. 5 minutes)
     - 11th slide= newspaper/magazine article summary (bullet points)- you must find a relevant  
           newspaper or magazine story

Topics:
     - House safety (baby-proofing):  Think different rooms and products needed; general guidelines
     - Toy safety: stick to ages 0-3 yrs. What are appropriate toys for this age group? What toys should
           be avoided? What toys are the "best" for stimulation/ brain development?
     - Pet safety: Think about the responses/behaviors of certain pets to a new baby; baby proofing
           around pet materials/environment
     - Car seat: ages/weight regulations; DE state laws
     

Ch. 5 Magazine Responses

In class writing assignment

Parenting magazine responses

Pretend you are a journalist for Parenting magazine.  Readers of the magazine write in questions to you regarding any parenting issues.  Below are several letters to Parenting that you need to review.  Respond to TWO letters of your choice.  Be informative and specific in your response. Refer to class notes, textbook information and other sources from class (videos, articles, etc). Your response should be a well-developed paragraph. Begin your paragraph with Dear (name). You may work with one other classmate. Type your responses on a word document.

Value: 5 points each

Length: 10-12 sentences

Options:

1. Dear Parenting,

Help! I’m a 30 year-old woman, and I am expecting my first baby to be born in less than one month.  I consider myself uneducated about the different methods of childbirth.  Could you please inform me of the pros and cons of natural, medicated, and cesarean births.  I just want what is best for my baby and myself.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

            Which way to go?

2. Dear Parenting,

My baby, Emma, was born 6 weeks before her due date.  She has already been in the NICU for one week.  I am scared and I feel helpless.  Besides the NICU, is there anything else the doctors and I could do to help stimulate weight gain and improve my baby’s over all development.  Could you inform me of any recent studies that relate to the development of premature babies. I want to get her healthy and home as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

            A premie’s world

3. Dear Parenting,

No one ever told me how hectic my life would be after Ethan was born!  He is my first baby, and needless to say, my husband and I were unprepared for a newborn.  What can you tell me about the patterns of newborns?  What should I expect?  How do I care for Ethan?  Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

What did I get myself into?

Ch. 5 Objectives

 Test Overview:
- multiple choice
- short answer

Also study the article "A Second Womb" and the video questions about Dr. Als' study

1.     Describe how childbirth has changed over time.

2.     Explain contemporary settings for childbirth.

3.     Define parturition.

4.     Describe what happens in the three stages of childbirth.

5.     Describe the electronic fetal monitoring process and drawbacks of its use.

6.     Identify aspects of a vaginal versus Cesarean and medicated delivery.

7.     Discuss common reasons and risks of Cesarean delivery.

8.     Identify advocates of natural/prepared childbirth.

9.     Know the difference between a midwife and doula.

10.  Define neonatal period, neonate, and characteristics of a neonate- including body systems, appearance

11.  How is the Apgar and NBAS test used to assess the health of newborns?

12.  Describe states of arousal and activity levels of newborns.

Ch. 5 Objectives pgs 120-130

1.     Explain the difference between preterm,  low birthweight, and small-for-date infants.

2.     Name 4 types of factors that put women at risk of bearing low birthweight babies, and give an example of each type.

3.     Identify consequences of low birthweight.

4.     Describe methods of treatment and care of low birthweight babies that can improve chances of survival.

5.     Discuss the role of environmental factors in the long-term outlook for children with low birthweight or other birth complications.

6.     Identify characteristics and risks of a postmature baby.

7.     Describe characteristics and statistics of stillborn babies.

8.     Distinguish between processes of bonding after birth that affect animal and human babies.

9.     Suggest several methods of comforting a crying baby.

10.  Identify 2 common patterns of change in marital relationships after the birth of a baby.
11. Identify the purpose and outcome of the Kauai longitudinal study (Werner)
12. Differentiate between the 3 degrees of postpartum illness

Ch. 5- A Second Womb

Read the New York Times article "A Second Womb," and answer the following questions in your notebook for class on Monday.

1.     What is Dr. Als’ ultimate goal or dream for the future of premature childcare in hospitals?

2.     Explain Als’ lighting recommendations. What is the restaurant comparison used in her argument?

3.     Explain Dr. Als’ purpose of a “nest” of blankets.

4.      What is the survival rate for newborns weighing less than 2.2 lbs? ______ %

5.     What is the “unintended consequence” of improved care for premature births?