Title: Identify caregiving practices that maximize human growth and development.
Course: Independent Living (22904-18) > Section: Exploring Human Development

Identification should include

- stable relationships with partner/spouse
- responsibility of caregiving roles
- access to resources (e.g., early childhood education, adult day services)
- attention to caregiving responsibilities
- identification and reporting of neglect, abuse, or exploitation.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What qualities should parents expect from a childcare center using developmentally appropriate practices?
- How can parents encourage self-control and self-discipline in their children?
- What promotes bonding? Why is bonding important?

Communication

- How can parents help their children learn language?
- How can parents help their children interact with other children?

Leadership

- How can parents model calmness, problem solving, and willingness to compromise to their children?
- What discipline strategies should parents use to reinforce positive behaviors?
- How can parents screen media content for violence?

Management

- What management skills do parents need so that they can promptly attend to children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs?
- What developmental characteristics indicate a toddler is ready for toilet training?
- How can parents promote good eating habits with their children?