Case Summary Marcus, a 24-month-old toddler, is facing another separation from his single mother, who is enlisted in the Army. Since his birth, he has been separated from her three times, each with a different caregiver (aunt, grandmother, and friend). Developmental Analysis Impact of Separation on Marcus and His Mother...
Direct Ways Children Influence Their Own Acculturation A direct way children influence their own acculturation is by selecting their peer group or friends. For instance, a child from an immigrant family might choose to befriend peers from their own cultural background or alternatively, peers from the mainstream culture. If they...
Introduction Childhood is one of the main periods of human life when people build new skills and develop their mental condition. Furthermore, individual values and beliefs are created and maintained throughout the lifetime. Different social factors should be studied to understand the sociology of human existence. Additionally, this information can...
Introduction A schoolchild’s mental health includes the child’s emotional, social, and psychological state. Students face various stresses, adaptation challenges, and pressures throughout their educational careers. Maintaining a healthy mental state is essential for academic success, social skills development, and personal growth. Emotional stability, managing stress, developing empathy, and understanding one’s...
Introduction Childhood trauma affects the manner in which neural pathways form and develop, which may result in underdeveloped sections of the brain. Trauma can pose significant long-lasting changes to parts of the brain, such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, compromising the ability of the neural system to handle...
Introduction Sadly, bullying and being bullied are everyday experiences during childhood. Parents have a significant role to play in a child’s development and the way they behave in social situations. It is believed that parenting approaches can influence a child’s tendency to be bullied or bully others. Authoritarian vs. Permissive...
The Concept of Self-Regulation Human behavior and thought patterns evolve, and the scenario, when nine-year-old Jackson has become increasingly self-regulated in his school work, shows that the child grows mentally and cognitively. From the moment people are born until they are old, individuals accept their community’s culture, ideals, and morals....
Introduction The argument over whether exposing children to horror stories is beneficial or harmful continues to rage among parents, educators, and psychologists. Some, such as Greg Ruth, often argue that well-crafted horror narratives may lead to emotional maturation, providing children with a safe space to confront and overcome their anxieties....
Introduction Early childhood is a crucial stage of human development, as the main fundament is created during this period. That is why it is essential to explore the domain of socio-emotional development during this stage, as this part of development is primarily improved between 3 and 6 years. Children acquire...
Introduction The research question for consideration in this paper revolves around how to recognize and treat traumatic stress. This question will be discussed in line with the author’s specialization and professional interests in working with children who adverse childhood experiences have impacted. It is imperative to note that child traumatic...
Introduction Fairytales are stories that are often told to children to develop their worldview and teach moral lessons. Common themes are discussed in them, such as justice, greed, or good versus evil, among others. Despite fairytales having imaginary situations and interactions, they help children’s development in a positive way. The...
Childhood is a unique period in the life of every individual. This phase is characterised by the fast evolution of all systems and mechanisms vital for an adult and his/her functioning in society. For this reason, this phase plays a crucial role in the formation of healthy behavioural patterns and...
Early childhood development is one of the most significant stages in an individual’s life. The word recognition stage is an important aspect of one’s early childhood development process. The word recognition stage is the stage in early childhood where most children learn how to speak and read simple words (Karageorgos...
Introduction School anxiety is a mental health problem that can interfere with students’ learning progress, confidence, and social interactions. Research shows that social phobia is a common issue that can manifest in different ways and impact a child’s development. In particular, elementary school students displaying internalizing behaviors can experience difficulties...
Research Problem Despite much research on the impact of family size and setting on child learning, there is no sufficient clarity on the relationships between these variables. Research shows that the family environment influences children’s opportunities in their academic performance (Anderson, 2017; Jia et al., 2022). The student-centered pedagogical approaches...
Introduction Mental illness in children and adolescents is a major problem that affects millions of minors and their families. Despite a high prevalence, mental illness remains stigmatized and frequently misunderstood, hence derailing diagnosis and treatment. Many films have addressed the topic of mental illness in children and adolescents, cinema has...
Introduction Attachment entails the sustained and evolving connection flanked by a close emotional association between a child and their caregiver, mainly the parent. Despite being genetic and evolutionary, attachment is typically expressed depending on social engagement, and the adult defines it. Parents who are sensitive and responsive easily facilitate their...
Introduction. Prenatal Development Stage The Germinal Period: Last about 14 days in length) lasts from conception to implantation of the fertilized egg in the lining of the Uterus. The organism begins cell division through mitosis. The Embryonic Period: Starting the third week the blastocyst has implanted in the uterine wall....
Children’s social and emotional development is crucial for further improvements in children’s lives. Especially close attention should be paid during school age (5-10). However, social-emotional development should include business education programs to improve children’s skills and abilities. In this case, children will improve the process of social and emotional development...
The need for psychological help for children is an essential element of community psychology, as it seriously affects the well-being of society. In the case of traumatic experiences of child sexual abuse, factors affecting the child’s psychological state play an important role. Bronfenbrenner’s developmental approach provides a framework for conceptualizing...
Introduction The formulation of the problem is the question of whether being an only child affects academic achievement. It is essential for educators and parents to understand what influences a child’s academic performance in order to find the best approach to learning. Discussion In the learning process, every detail matters...
Introduction Children are the most vulnerable members of a family. They are the precious, innocent faces of the future. They are the source of people’s happiness and love. As such, they require both love and attention from their parents to thrive. Child neglect occurs when a parent or caregiver fails...
This assignment is written in response to the text “The Case Against Competition” by Alfie Kohn. In this text, originating in 1987, the author addresses American parents in order to argue that competition is inherently destructive for children and should be avoided (Kohn). The author states that competition undermines healthy...
Introduction Generally, the process of child development is crucial and requires proper input from the parents to ensure the young one attains and goes through the various stages of growth. In most cases, children’s behaviors are directly linked to their environment, including the people they associate with and the exposure...
Introduction At some point, everyone needs to evaluate their passions and interests to choose a profession that is a good fit. The career path chosen by child psychologists would allow them to combine their passions with a meaningful contribution to society by aiding in the care of children who have...
The functional behavior assessment for Angel’s case study is summarized as follows: Frequency of Occurrences: Angel’s inability to concentrate, failing to do any homework – he routinely misses deadlines and forgets to turn in his schoolwork to the teachers as a result of his different behavioral outbursts and refusal to...
Abstract This article addresses early childhood trauma and its long-term implications, which can result in life-long clinical and emotional deficits. Early childhood trauma, particularly severe trauma, can result in biological alterations affecting human growth and substantial modifications in brain activity. These structural alterations in the brain are fundamental for mental...
Introduction Many families in the U.S., with the majority being the middle class, have at least one television in their homes. According to estimates “there are about 122.4 million TV homes in the U.S. for the 2021-2022 periods. As a result, most children between 0-4 years spend most of their...
Introduction The physical developmental domain plays a significant role in a child’s development. My post contributes to the discussion forum by giving insight into a better understanding of the children’s thinking. It gives other members of the forum a better understanding of different activities performed by babies, toddlers, and young...
Introduction Attachment can be defined as a profound and long-lasting emotional tie between two people when both wish to be physically close to one another and experience increased feelings of safety in the presence of an attachment figure. Attachment to adults in a child is characterized by conduct those entails...
Introduction Recent technological advancements have shaped how children think and behave. The advent of video games has led to children spending much of their time playing rather than engaging in beneficial activities. However, the integration of technology into children’s routine activities can be beneficial to their mental growth. Social learning...
Introduction Juvenile counseling provides guidance, information, and advice to youths, typically from early infancy to adolescence. Youth therapy may focus on any issue that creates worries or conflicts concerning school, home environment, relatives, orientation and gender identities, or peer relationships. These issues can hinder a child’s education and impede them...
Introduction Corporate punishments of children are very widespread in the US and the rest of the world as the primary go-to method of discipline, usually utilized for particularly bad misbehaviors. At the same time, it is associated with child cruelty and abuse. The duty of a psychology professional is to...
Abstract There has been an increasing focus on the overall developmental process of children in early childhood education. At this stage, the child is known to learn a lot that contributes to the cumulative attributes of the future adult. Specifically, early childhood education is assumed to contribute in a greater...
Introduction A child’s daily exposures tend to influence their psychological wellness and ability. Most adults tend to believe that children below the age of 6 years are naĂŻve and only guided by the object’s physical appearance. However, children tend to differ on problem-solving levels, which influences the variations in thinking...
The author bases his argument on how young children acquire their social and emotional status such as following instructions, sharing with others and regulating their behaviors. Children’s brains tend to develop rapidly during their early years of their lives (Berk & Meyers, 1998). Additionally, they emphasize on how children develop...
Family, school, and community involvement in a child’s education should not stop as they grow older. Adolescents require as much support as they attend middle and high school. Parents have an important role to play in their teenager’s education. The performance and behavior of a child at school are partly...
This post examines the influence of attachment styles on infants’ rational constructivist reasoning-based approach to new tasks. It provides the readers with some insight into abilities improved on the different developmental stages. However, the suggested research questions and some of the methods presented have certain theoretical or methodological limitations. Firstly,...
Park, Jeong Hye, and Minjung Park. “Smartphone Use Patterns and Problematic Smartphone Use among Preschool Children.” PubMed Central (PMC), 2021. The goal of this article was to identify smartphone use behaviors that are associated with problematic smartphone use (PSU) among preschoolers. Although the age at which youngsters begin using smartphones...
Introduction The child’s personality begins to form from early childhood. At this age, they begin to know the world around them, learn a variety of actions with objects, master speech and acquire experience of emotional communication with adults. There is rapid physical, psychological, and mental development, and the acquired qualities...
Introduction The prevalence of speech and language disorders (SLDs) in young children is a major public health issue. Individuals who experienced SLDs in childhood reported difficulties in their day-to-day lives and were limited in their long-term individual development and opportunities as a result. The inability to communicate effectively due to...
There is a number of themes that link the six stories about the adolescents who purposely exposed themselves to becoming HIV positive. One of these connecting themes is the fact that all individuals had some family members who were AIDS-infected (Social Psychology, n.d.). Whether those people were close and loved...
Physical and Mental Health As a consequence of unhealthy SED, in adulthood, people who were abused as children are at increased risk of behavioral, physical, and mental health problems, such as: committing or being a victim of violence, smoking, high-risk sexual behavior, unplanned pregnancy, harmful use of alcohol and drugs...
Children are the most important and vulnerable population group in any society. They are the future of the nation, meaning that providing care and protecting them is one of the major responsibilities of adults. However, recent research shows that about 67% of the population has adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which...
The zone of proximal development defines the relationship between the learning process and the child’s mental development. The concept was introduced by the Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky in the early 1930s. It traditionally acts as a fundamental position in educational and developmental psychology. Interestingly, the list of types of cooperation...
It is commonly known that some adverse childhood and past experiences have long-lasting effects, sometimes till the end of the adulthood period. This paper discusses whether traumatic life events, particularly exposure to traumatic experiences over a life span, are related to identity formation. Based on the findings, certain types of...
Experiences of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse against children continue to affect people’s lives into adulthood. As a result of abuse, deep moral trauma develops, and the consequences of such a parental attitude can be seen as an effect of traumatization. Psychological trauma occurs when the impacting stimulus exceeds the...
Young children experience significant problems identifying their feelings and how to express them. In most instances, the young children hit or bite someone due to frustrations or are even unable to calm down after having an exciting day. Such situations may be challenging, however, caregivers should understand that they are...
Nowadays, child and adolescent psychology areas are vital for understanding individuals’ cognitive and interpersonal development. These areas are incorporated into many fields, including therapy, educational establishments, and parenting. Child and adolescent psychology focuses on the complex nature of child and adolescent development, seeking meaning in their behaviors, traumas, and thinking....
Introduction Experiences had in our first few years of life are crucial in how one develops into adolescence and late adulthood. It has been proven that by the age of six, the brain has already reached 90 percent of its weight. The pre-educational age stage is crucial in how one...
Introduction Ensuring proper development of language skills in students is one of the core responsibilities of an early education teacher. In most students, the opportunity to boost the early development process emerges quite naturally; however, in learners with language development issues, the process becomes significantly more complicated. To address the...
Introduction In modern society, people face a lot of problems that completely different reasons can cause. There are exceptional helping professionals to resolve them. These employees help to cope with the issue and help in personal growth in such areas as physical, psychological, intellectual, and emotional well-being. Further, examples of...
The concept of attachment refers to the emotional bond between close people. In the case of infants, attachment happens between them and their caregivers, who are their mothers in the majority of cases. Children who are not older than two years are only capable of retrieving information on this world...
Introduction Child development is the process that continues from the child’s birth to early adulthood and includes the formation of the human psyche in general. It is a period of great importance due to its influence on a person’s whole life. For example, severe stress in childhood can lead to...
Introduction In our classrooms, we are decisive elements in the classroom. Our emotions, personal approach, verbal and non-verbal communication create a climate that everyone lives in. We cannot fake a positive attitude, lover, or compassion for too long, we need to give our genuine emotions to the class, and those...
Introduction There are several domains of development, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional. As they grow, children exhibit certain behaviors related to these areas of development. The purpose of this paper is to explain how domains of development intersect with each other as a child grows. It is necessary to first...
Introduction Creating a child behavior scenario is essential for caregivers, parents, and other adults who work with children. One example of a child’s behavior may be the manners of a small girl of four years of age in kindergarten. Scenario of Child Behavior The context of this story is a...
Introduction Although numerous methods are used nowadays to fight against the issues of discrimination, violence, and unequal rights, people cannot eliminate them completely. Many individuals continue to suffer merely because the color of their skin “is not right,” while the gender or other external characteristics of others make them “supreme.”...
Case Information The case study addresses Mike, a 14-year-old Asian American male, who was referred to counseling services due to his poor academic results in school. During the session, it was realized that Mike’s educational and personal issues are connected to social pressure from his father and classmates. In particular,...
Challenges Faced by Potential Group Members Throughout childhood and adulthood, this demographic of girls encounters several obstacles. This community is frequently ignored and underserved regarding mental health and well-being. Families and communities may place excessive expectations on adolescent females and reinforce harmful gender stereotypes. Anxiety, sadness, and other forms of...
Care Needs Normally, caregivers are always in touch with the infants and attend to all their possible needs. The care providers, therefore, play a significant role in influencing early childhood development among young ones, especially their emotional and social aspects. Being sensitive to common care needs is crucial and can...
Self-esteem is a critical psychological construct for children’s growth and sense of value. Sutton (2020) claims that it is essential to children’s academic progress, participation, activity engagement, social interactions, and, consequently, their sense of well-being. Children with low esteem are quiet and introverted, with self-imposed restrictions and a fixed attitude...
Child abuse is a serious issue that affects children of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. According to Chapter 9 of the textbook, there are many different types of child abuse, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Physical abuse is defined as any physical act, such...
Article Summary In Children and Ethnicity, Dr. Paul Connolly examines the concept of ethnicity, its understanding and role, and its impact on forming a child’s attitudes and identity. The article explains that ethnicity is generally defined as a shared sense of identity and history among people who consider themselves different...
Abstract Children with ASD have a higher prevalence of sleeplessness than typically developing children, and among the most prominent causes of this is behavioral problems. In the United States, roughly 3.5 million people have been diagnosed with autism(Estes et al., 2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder severely affects around 1 in 55...
Introduction Many parents know that play is important for their children’s development; however, they rarely connect it to child development. They assume that learning is only associated with classwork, such as writing, memorizing, and counting (Majumdar 9). People believe playing is only for fun purposes and no learning is involved....
Effect of Adversity Experiences on Relationship Formation Adversity is a problematic or unfavorable circumstance a person experiences in their surroundings. It can occur to a child during early development when they face difficulties in their environment, such as poverty, abuse, or neglect. These circumstances can lead to adverse outcomes in...
Introduction The significance of games as a tool for active learning and introduction of modeling sand roleplay as the means of examining real-life scenarios into the learning process has been accepted recently, causing a significant shift toward the active promotion of games as a vital learning tool for young children....
The modern social environment is changing in a fast manner, which has a great impact on children’s development. New appearing standards of society require children to have improved skills and cultivate knowledge in different areas. Such progress is impossible without professional and thorough intervention. Parents underestimate such practices and try...
Raising smart children is a significantly more complicated process than one might assume. In her article, Dweck wrote about the common misconception that accentuating intelligence and skill is crucial to one’s success. The writer explains that it is more suitable to focus on the process and praise children for their...
Introduction Early childhood education is a complex topic that encompasses multiple various elements. However, three topics that are directly associated with education in this particular demographic are family, language, and culture. On the one hand, one’s family creates the environment in which the development is happening. The family shapes how...
Introduction Young adults’ well-being has been shown to be negatively impacted by parental divorce. The importance of the relationship between spouses in creating either favorable or bad child development outcomes is highlighted in this research. Recently, the main goal of family intervention has been to encourage good parenting habits and...
Personality development is important in children because it refers to structured behavior and attitudes that separate one individual from another. Personality refers to a person’s dynamic system that includes psychophysical systems that impact their ideas and patterns of behavior. It comprises a wide range of human activities, as well as...
Introduction Addictions among children are becoming increasingly common in modern society. According to a report by Lipari and Van Horn (2017), one in eight children is suffering from some kind of substance abuse. The main addictions include tobacco, alcohol, and an assortment of drugs ranging from lighter drugs like marijuana...
The modern world is cruel, and we frequently witness instances where a person intentionally hurts another person. Society is now concerned about other issues, like child abuse. Babies hurt someone to defend themselves or to get what they want; it is not in the least bit cruel for a newborn...
Separation of parents can become a severe problem not only for caregivers themselves. Hence, in particular, this process negatively affects the psychological state of children, who, especially at an early age, are very susceptible to divorce in the family. Therefore, the study of various stories that tell about the problem...
Introduction Incarceration of parents or one of them is one of the severe tests for children who are forced to take on a new role and provide the rest of their family with economic, emotional, or financial support. Relationships with imprisoned parents and people around “orphans” often change for the...
Introduction Suicide occurs more often in older than younger people; there is a lack of enough studies on some risk factors for suicidality. Suicide not only results in a direct loss of many young lives but also has adverse socioeconomic effects. From public mental health, suicide among young people is...
Introduction The life of a child is far from always joyful and carefree, even in the modern world with a lot of opportunities. Lena Dunham in her story Difficult Girl: Growing Up with Help, shows the reverse side of the coin, using rhetorical devices and a special style of narration....
Introduction Youngsters at the age of eight are particularly more vulnerable to traumatic incidents due to their development reliance and progress on janitors and parents. Trauma is caused by physical abuse, rape, parent conflict, verbal abuse, and chronic diseases, especially in early infancy. Sexual assault, community violence, natural disaster, domestic...
Conflict jeopardizes children’s play and interaction. On the other hand, conflicts can also be experiences that help children learn about interpersonal interaction, expectations, and norms, as well as their cognitive, social, and moral development (Korotaeva & Chugaeva, 2019). Therefore, it is critical to offer support or assistance only when they...
Introduction When I was eight, my summer camp group attended a dried insect exhibition, and my groupmate Ann offered to tell me one secret if I promised to keep it. Ann told me that she had just stolen the biggest butterfly and buried it. Our caretaker noticed that one insect...
Introduction Depression is a common mood disorder which often results in serious consequences. Often called “Depressive States” the condition has been thoroughly researched in the past. The concept of Depressive disorder, which is a mood disorder, became an independent concept by the year 1880. Koo, (2018) states that it is...
Introduction Preschoolers are characterized by thinking to identify contrasts, extremes, and stereotypes about gender and are born already at the age of 3. It is quite logical that many girls will choose their friends among other girls and vice versa since they are “similar” (King et al., 2020). Children grow...
Introduction Freudianism is a general designation of various schools that arose on the basis of the psychological teaching of Sigmund Freud. Freudianism is characterized by the explanation of mental phenomena, including child development, through the unconscious. The core of his theory of child development is the idea of the eternal...
The concept of codependency is one of the recurring themes in the discussions of childhood struggles, caused by alcoholic and narcissistic parents. This term is generally defined as one’s preoccupation with others’ problems as opposed to personal affairs (O’Brien and Gaborit 1992). Despite the apparent connection between the specified conditions...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that most parents do not want to allow their children to play computer games, especially if they incorporate many elements of violence. Shooting and fighting animation attract many kids and teenagers, which makes it necessary for psychologists to explore the effects of such video...
Introduction In modern times, access to the Internet has become quite simple and easy, and every child who has a phone or computer can spend hours in front of the screen. The use of the Internet by children has its advantages and disadvantages, which have a significant impact on the...
Parents often harm their children with their open hands as a disciplinary tactic. However, it creates more harm than good. Several parents chose disciplinary approaches simply because they were raised without considering their effects. According to an article by O’Donnell, spanking is humiliating, inflicts physical damage, and causes resentment and...
Child abuse and neglect are cases when an underaged individual’s physical or emotional needs are overlooked and three out of eight children in the United States are affected by this problem. Such actions cause significant harm to the individual’s mental and even physical well-being. Moreover, some cases of child abuse...
The article written by Murray (2018) dwells on the phenomenon of toxic stress and its potential impact on child refugees in terms of physical and mental health. Murray (2018) defined the concept of toxic stress as consistent exposure to adverse events where there was no supportive caretaker to mediate the...
The current study tests the hypothesis that children experiencing maltreatment in any form are more likely to have an anxiety disorder. Studying this correlation is essential for strengthening the practices of countering maltreatment and preventing anxiety, which pose a significant threat to the child’s well-being, in particular their physical and...
Introduction Observation is a critical component of understanding and objectively conducting a child’s development assessment. Such an approach is essential to collect the necessary data and determine whether there are developmental abnormalities or healthy growth. However, observation cannot be properly conducted without precise and accurate documentation, from which valuable and...
Introduction There have been numerous attempts to introduce innovative learning techniques recently, which provide different perspectives on the benefits of video games in the sphere. For instance, the idea of video game use in higher education is currently widely discussed by scholars (Vlachopoulos and Makri, 2017, p. 2). I firmly...
The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive report on the design and implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Program in early children’s education. The researchers sought to understand whether the teachers achieved their course objectives and improved learning after integrating the STEAM. Moreover,...
Child trauma is a dangerous, scary or life-threatening event that happens to a child of the age 0 to 18 years. In most cases, these events often lead to emotional pain and distress that manifests by inducing lasting physical and mental effects. Learning how to understand, cope and process difficulties,...
Attachment theory was developed by the English psychiatrist John Bowlby. Before the occurrence of Bowlby’s research, psychologists believed that a child maintains the relationship with the mother only to satisfy physical needs. Bowlby added a social component to the mother-child relationships. The researcher supposed that a child’s attachment to the...
The article by Irwin (1995) entitled, Codependence, Narcissism, and Childhood Trauma, examines the issue of codependency as it relates to narcissism and childhood trauma. The authors wondered if childhood events had any bearing on codependency in one’s adult life. They also wanted to know if codependency and narcissism were related....
Introduction Childhood, as the initial stage of growing up, is the period of greatest sensitivity to various unfavorable factors due to the strength of the primary impressions and the low resistance of the child’s nervous system. The impact of these factors on the body and its condition is largely mediated...
When coping with a psychiatric condition or trauma, it is not uncommon for individuals to seek assistance. When dealing with trauma and its long-term consequences, friends and professional therapists may be invaluable resources. People from many walks of life are touched by a traumatized victim’s tale (Marsac & Ragsdale, 2020)....
