Wednesday 29 June 2011

what do children need from us & what can we do??

Responsive care means looking after the physical, cognitive, social and emotional (spiritual) needs of a child and includes:
  • Proper nutrition
  • Basic medical care
  • Universal precautions and clean water
  • Love and protection
  • Guidance, stimulation and teaching
  • Emotional support
  • Early access to developmental screening, assessment and intervention.
Understand and use what the research shows � brain �wiring� happens more vigorously throughout the first six years than at any other time during our lives. This develops through stimulation of the senses. It may sound complicated but the answer is fairly simple - Nurture, Stimulate and Love.
This means:
Time: Pay attention to your child.
Fun: Play with your child.
Love: Hug your child.
Healthy: Eat and prepare nutritious meals for you and your child.
Explore: Share what you know, tell and read stories together, learn new things
Talk: talk to introduce words as well as opening the doors to new ideas
Listen: listen and hear your child
Protect: be a safe, caring, friendly shelter for your child 24 hours a day

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