Child Development 9-11 Middle Childhood 9-11 years old Middle Childhood years old 6-8 Middle Childhood 6-8 years old Развитие Ребенка

2 Why is the study of child development important? Зачем нужны знания о возрастном развитии ребенка? Armed with a deep understanding of children needs, challenges, and capacities, you can be more effective in parenting Обладая познаниями о потребностях ребенка, о его переживаниях и способностях, Вы будете более успешны в воспитании детей For example, understanding early brain development means that parents can provide better opportunities for intellectual stimulation… Например, знания о раннем развитии мозга ребенка помогут Вам обеспечить лучшие возможности для стимулирования его интеллекта...

Childhood is a fundamental time of development for the human brain «3- х...4- х летний возраст – это критический период, когда устанавливается интеллектуальный потенциал ребенка. В мозгу содержится система энзимов, которые должны быть активизированы в течение этого краткого временного промежутка » Именно в детстве закладываются основы развития человеческого мозга

Brain Development & Information Развитие Мозга и Информация Brain development begins soon after conception Развитие мозга начинается непосредственно после зачатия 90% of the brain develops by age three 90% мозга развивается к трем годам Early positive interactions with nurturing parents are vital to healthy brain development Ранние позитивные отношения с заботящимися родителями являются жизненно важными для здорового развития мозга

What children see, hear, smell, taste and touch affect early brain development То, что дети видят, слышат, обоняют, пробуют и т. д., влияет на раннее развитие мозга Early childhood experiences are the foundations for future success in school, work, family, community Ранний детский опыт является основанием для будущего успеха в школе, на работе, в семье и обществе « Early childhood experiences exert a dramatic impact and physically determine how the brain is "wired...» Brain Development & Information Развитие Мозга и Информация

PhysicalEmotional Intellectual Процесс Познания The Whole Learner / Процесс Познания All components are interdependent Интеллектуальная Сфера Физиологическая Сфера Эмоциональная Сфера

2 How to really know your child? Как по-настоящему понять своего ребенка?

Self- Actualization Physiological Выживание Physiological Выживание Safety Безопасность Safety Безопасность Belonging Принадлежность Belonging Принадлежность и любовь и любовь Esteem Самоуважение Esteem Самоуважение Самоактуализация Духовная Жизнь! Childs Needs / Потребности Ребенка

Clothing Adequate Food Movement Attention Smiles Eye Contact Shelter Praise and encouragement Touch Quality time with caregiver Routines Familiarity Interaction Unconditional Love Stability and security Play Сuddling

4 independence from family Friendships By this time, children can dress themselves, catch a ball more easily with only their hands, and tie their shoes. Developing independence from family becomes more important now. Events such as starting school bring children this age into regular contact with the larger world. Friendships become more and more important. Physical, social, and mental skills develop rapidly at this time. This is a critical time for children to develop confidence in all areas of life, such as through friends, schoolwork, sports, etc. Developmental Milestones6-8

5 Emotional/Social Changes Изменения в эмоциональной / социальной сферах 6-8 More independence from parents and family Stronger sense of right and wrong Beginning awareness of the future Growing understanding about ones place in the world More attention to friendships and teamwork Growing desire to be liked and accepted by friends

5 Mental/Cognitive Changes Изменения в умственной / интеллектуальной сферах 6-8 Rapid development of mental skills Greater ability to describe experiences and talk about thoughts and feelings Less focus on ones self and more concern for others

4 friendships and peer relationships Form stronger, more complex friendships and peer relationships. It becomes more emotionally important to have friends peer pressure Experience more peer pressure who feel good about themselvesresist negative peer pressuremake better choices Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices for themselves more independent Become more independent from the family a sense of responsibility This is an important time for children to gain a sense of responsibility puberty Become more aware of his or her body as puberty approaches. Body image and eating problems sometimes start around this age academic challenges Face more academic challenges at school middle or junior high school Another big change children need to prepare for during this time is starting middle or junior high school Developmental Milestones 9-11

Physical Emotional Social Intellectual Ages Dramatic Changes Occur as a Result of Puberty

4 Positive Parenting 9-11 Spend timeTalk Spend time with your child. Talk with her about her friends, her accomplishments, and what challenges she will face Be involved Be involved with your childs school. Go to school events; meet your childs teachers Encourage Encourage your child to join school and community groups, such as a team sport, or to take advantage of volunteer opportunities Help Help your child develop his own sense of right and wrong. Talk with him about risky things friends may pressure him to do, like smoking or dangerous physical dares

4 Positive Parenting 9-11 Help your child develop a sense of responsibility (spending money wisely…) Talk with your child about respecting others. Encourage your child to help people in need Help your child set his own goals. Encourage him to think about skills and abilities he would like to have and about how to develop them Make clear rules and stick to them. Talk to your child about what you expect from her when no adults are supervising Use discipline to guide and protect your child Talk with your child about the normal physical and emotional changes of puberty

4 Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins peer pressure challenges This will also be a time when your teenager might face peer pressure to use alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs, and to have sex. Other challenges can be eating disorders, depression, learning disabilities, and family problems own choices more independent At this age, teens make more of their own choices about friends, sports, studying, and school. They become more independent, with their own personality and interests Developmental Milestones 12-14

5 Emotional/Social Changes Изменения в эмоциональной / социальной сферах More concern about body image, looks, and clothes Focus on self, going back and forth between high expectations and lack of confidence Moodiness More interest in and influence by peer group Less affection shown toward parents. May sometimes seem rude or short-tempered Anxiety from more challenging school work

5 Mental/Cognitive Changes Изменения в умственной / интеллектуальной сферах More ability for complex thought Better able to express feelings through talking A stronger sense of right and wrong Many teens sometimes feel sad or depressed. Depression can lead to poor grades at school, alcohol or drug use, unsafe sex, and other problems

4 Positive Parenting Be honest and direct with your teenager when talking about sensitive subjects such as drugs, drinking, smoking, and sex Encourage your teenager to get exercise. He or she might join a team or take up an individual sport Meet and get to know your teenagers friends Show an interest in your teenagers school life Respect your teenagers opinions and take into account her thoughts and feelings. It is important that she knows you are listening to her

" Все второстепенно в сравнении с заботой о детях " Иоанн Златоуст