Social Development The First Year
Social Development The process of learning to interact with others Expressing oneself to others
Social Development A person with healthy social development: - Can communicate well with others - Listens to different points of view before acting
1 Month When lifted or touched, most babies stop crying
2 Months Babies will be able to see clearly and enjoy watching and interacting with a caregiver.
3 Months Babies turn their head in response to a voice
4 Months Babies laugh out loud
5 Months Babies show an increased interest in family members other than parents
6 Months Babies love company and attention
7 Months Babies prefer parents over other family members or strangers
Stranger Anxiety A fear of unfamiliar people Shows that baby’s memory is improving
Stranger Anxiety Click on image for video (1:11 minutes)
8 Months Babies prefer to be in a room with other people
9-10 Months Babies crawl after their parents Enjoy being chased Enjoy throwing toys over and over
11-12 Months Often friendly and happy Sensitive to others’ emotions Know how to influence and adjust to emotions Tolerant of strangers
Intersection Fact: Baylor University Study Abused and neglected children who failed to receive love, touch, and opportunities for learning had brains 20-30% smaller than average
Failure to Thrive Results from lack of love and attention Not able to develop caring, meaningful relationships as adults
The Effects of Child Neglect Danielle Crocket 6 years old 46 pounds Malnourished and anemic She couldn't talk; she just grunted Click on image for video (7:30)
Helping Babies develop socially and emotionally Your turn: What are some things a parent/caregiver can do to help children ages birth-1 year develop socially and emotionally?
Quality Time Playing games with your baby is a great way to spend quality time together.
Looking Games
Listening Games
Baby Exercises
Hide and Seek
Peek-a-Boo