Social

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Social Emotional Development During the First
Year
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What is Emotional Development?

• Learning to recognize and express ones feelings
• Learning to establish ones identity and
  individuality
• Healthy emotional development is important
  because it results in an adult who has
  self-confidence, can handle stressful situations
  and displays empathy towards others.

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What is Social Development ?

• Learning to interact with others and express
  oneself to others.
• Healthy social development results in an adult
  who is tolerant of others, and interacts
  peacefully with others, listens to others points
  of view, communicat4s well and treats others with
  respect and dignity. Good relationships!

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Emotions at Birth

• During the first month Emotions are limited to
  Pleasure or satisfaction during which baby is
  quiet
• Pain or discomfort during which a baby cries
• Crying may also indicate boredom or some other
  form of discomfort

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Babies gradually develop different Pleasant
Emotions

• At 2 months babies show delight by smiling
• By 8 months babies show elation!
• By 8 or 9 months babies begin to feel affection
  for those who provide security and care

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Unpleasant Emotions

• Very young babies express discomfort or
  unhappiness in the same waycrying!
• Bt 4 or 5 months, babies show anger when they
  dont get their own way.
• Older babies show anger at objects as well as
  people. They may throw their toys or push
  something away.
• Until the age of 6 months, babies do not show
  fear because they do not recognize threatening
  situations.
• Fear of strangers begins at about 8 months of age.

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Emotional development depends on

• A childs individuality
• The type of care the baby receives
• The atmosphere of the home

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Building Trust!

• The attitude newborns develop about their world
  depends upon how well their needs were met!
• Being consistent in care and responses to keep
  baby warm, dry, fed, soothed when fussy and
  talked to when awake gives a sense of security.
• A newborn made to conform to rigid schedules or
  inconsistent care ( sometimes gentle and loving
  sharp and impatient) learns the world is
  unfriendly

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Emotional Climate of the Home

• Affection and harmony between parents, caregivers
  and all family members are the foundation of
  successful family life.
• Each child needs love and understanding as an
  individual.
• A baby who senses the tone of adult feelings such
  as nervous or worried in turn becomes irritable
  and fussy.
• It is essential for a baby to feel genuine
  affection and caring!

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Comforting Techniques for Crying Babies

• Cuddle with baby in a rocking Chair.
• Move baby to a new position
• Talk softly to the baby or sing.
• Offer a toy to interest or distract the baby.
• Place baby across your legs face down .
  Supporting the head, gently rub the babys back
• The most common self-comforting technique is
  sucking- a thumb, finger, fist or pacifier.
• Soft objects such as soft toys or blankets also
  offer babies comfort.