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Development
by Sharon Secor, Demand Media
Economic Struggle
According to the World Health Organization, the most fundamental way
economic struggle affects child social and emotional development is through
poor nutrition. Adequate nutrition is essential to fueling early childhood's
rapid brain growth. Without it, brain growth can slow, delaying cognitive,
social and emotional development. A University of California at Davis Center
for Poverty Research study indicated that how a mother responds to
economic stress affects her child's social and emotional health. Mothers
responding with depressive symptoms were likelier to have negative child
interactions. Researchers found over the long term, a mothers depressive
symptoms are a better predictor of social competence than both income and
education. How parents manage financial pressure can have a stronger
effect on children's social and emotional development than the material
strain, with the exception of the biological effects of poor nutrition. Being
nurturing and affectionate to children during difficult times can help mitigate
potential developmental problems.
Intellectual Stimulation
An active mind is a growing, developing mind. According to the World Health
Organization, an intellectually stimulating environment helps social and
emotional development by promoting cognitive development. That sort of
environment doesn't require a lot of money to create. Forbabies and
toddlers, a safe clean area to explore, a handful of interesting toys, and
some baby-safe household items offer noise and adventure. For bigger
children, art supplies and imagination fueled toys are fine choices. Both
playing with a child and letting a child explore how things work on his own
are important. Make up games around identifying emotions, using cues like
facial expressions and tone of voice, to encourage emotional development.
Promote social development by using the same manners and respect you'd
offer an adult when you child talks to you, listening closely and showing
interest with topical questions.
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