Nurturing Children in Early Childhood

Family as unit for Developing Person

Variables ~ adult/child interactions

‘good’ families...

Factors ~ G&D...

crisis

"Childbearing,"

Getting started on a positive pathway : everybody needs a buddy...

Important components for positive outcomes

Prenatal care...

Childbirth education

‘normal birth’

Relationship with pediatric provider

support

Variables that affect nurturant behaviors

Nurturing needs in Infancy

I need….

risks, problems

Nursing interventions

After infancy - months 2-6 +/-

6 months - 12 +/- months

Stimulating development

 danger signs in caretaker/parent

Raising SuperChild

The Abercrombies

The Abercrombies…?

The Abercrombies…?

Toddlerhood

Toddlers...

Risks

Needs

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anticipatory guidance

Special issues for toddlers

Danger signs

Preschoolers...

Preschoolers are

Needs

Risks

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Special issues for preschoolers

Danger signs

Anticipatory guidance

The Donovans

The Donovans

The Donovans…?

Take home message

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