Needs of children

needs of children

1. NEeDS OF NORMAL CHILDREN THROUGH THE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT Ms ULFAT AMIN TUTOR SMMCNMT, IUST

2. INTRODUCTION Most of the behaviour that children display at each age and stage of their development is quite normal. Every child and his needs are unique. Parents should keep their expectations from children more realistic and use developmental milestones as guides to know about the needs of children and what to expect from children at a particular age. Each child has certain basic needs like adults. Fulfilment of all the needs is important for the child’s growth and development

3. NEEDS OF INFANTS The main needs of infants are physical and psychological. Infants need breast milk, essential newborn care and timely weaning, immunization, warmth, safety and tender loving care. Parents should be guided on following aspects Provide safe and thermo neutral environment to the baby
Provide nutrition in form of breastfeeding, on demand. Maintain hygiene of baby. Provide timely immunization. Stimulation to play. Provide love and nurture.

4. NEEDS OF TODDLERS Around this age, the children will be testing his boundaries and begining to understand the cause and effect of doing so. They are able to follow simple commands. They have specific likes and dislikes. In this state children need parental love Acceptance proper nutrition play stimulation
toilet training Immunization Safety.

5. Parents should be guided on following aspects Be consistent and make a routine for the child. Give lots of praise and cuddles to the child. Encourage independence in eating and dressing. Provide balanced diet. Provide safe environment to avoid accidents. Regular health check ups for early detection of health problems. Answer queries of the child.

6. 7. Praise the good behaviour. 8. Keep in mind the food preferences of the child. 9. Provision of play and play material we. 10. Health check up at regular interval.

7. NEEDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN During this age the child is very inquisitive and asks a lot of questions to get needed information. He loves playing with children of same sex. He is quite moody and argues and challenges parental values. The main needs of children in this age are Nutrition Play Rest and sleep Dental and personal hygiene Safety and prevention of accidents Prevention from sexual abuse and drug abuse

8. Parents should be guided on following aspects Give lot of love and support to the child Encourage child’s creativity Encourage play and recreational activities Teach children about socially acceptable behaviour Regular health check up Set limits on child’s behaviour

9. NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTs Children have special needs during this age as teenage is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescents need heath information and guidance on Self care
Balanced diet Eating habits Personal hygiene Accident prevention Prevention of sexual abuse Breast self examination

10. Parents should be guided as follows Stay calm with the child even when angry with him/ her
Hear what the child has to say
Respect the privacy of the child
Regularly give them positive feedback Avoid creating power struggles Promote self care by regular rest and sleep, proper hygiene, balanced diet and recreation Preventive education on accidents, addictions, sexual abuse, STDs, unwanted pregnancies,drug abuse etc
Promote socially acceptable behaviour Help the adolescents to accept himself as he is.