O'DOCHARTAIGH ASSOCIATES

PARENTING SKILLS: CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Session 8:
• Emotional Characteristics
• Relating To Children

From 3 to 4 Years Old:

   * Uses words to express emotions.

   * Likes to make friends - very sociable.

   * Learns to share, although may still argue about possessions.

   * Has many fears and may tell "tall tales".

   * Sees self as he or she thinks others do.




From 4 to 5 Years Old:


   * Forms a "conscience" - knows the difference between good
     and bad.

   * Seeks approval from friends.

   * Enjoys being part of a group - can play cooperatively.

   * May boast, brag, lie or steal.

   * May lose control easily and be prone to "mood swings".




From 5 to 6 Years Old:


   * Develops self-confidence and self-respect.

   * Observes and competes with others.

   * Learns how to give and receive.

   * Feels independent, but still wants to please parent.

   * May develop bedtime fears and have nightmares.

Tips For Relating To Pre-schoolers:


   * Help child cope with fears - don't dismiss them as foolish.

   * Teach child how to express emotions without screaming,
     hitting or hurting others.

   * Give child a chance to spend time with others the same age.





Tips For Relating To Older Pre-schoolers:

   
   * Praise child for good behavior.

   * Use reason or direct eye contact instead of hitting a child
     who is angry or having a tantrum.

   * Never leave a child this age home alone with a younger
     brother or sister.




Tips For Relating to School-age Kids:


   * Build your child's self-confidence.

   * Label the deed, not the child.

   * Tell your child you love him or her.

   * Praise your child when it's deserved.

   * Reassure your child that everyone has special talents.

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