Alyssa Jack Bronte Soul Mariah Parison

 Easily observed in early childhood  They display emotions very clearly through actions  At 18 months they are still very self centered  A tough lesson for them to learn is that not all desires will be met immediately… or even at all.  Negativism is another problem that is commonly ran into around this time  Negativism- doing the opposite of what others want them to do.

 Another issue that this child is dealing with is frustration  The child's favorite response is no  It’s a way of exerting their independence  They are realizing that they are separate people which is scary and exciting all at once.  Distraction at this age is an important parenting technique.  At this point expect temper tantrums  Eliminate as many restrictions as possible

 They are less at odds with the world, the child is easier to reason with.  Try not to be absent minded with them, it only builds their frustration  The child has a desire for sameness, routine etc.  they get emotional pleasure from talking.  They need loose boundaries

 Fears are common.  It may seem like the child is emotionally regressing stumbling stuttering etc..  They have anger but it is not shown as often lasts longer  Teach your children self control

 High places  Strangers  Loud noises  All these are common fears in 1 year olds  Animals  Storms… Some fears are good, keeping children from dangerous situations And in between the ages 1-4 they can suffer from separation anxieties

 Sibling rivalry can be a problem  Seeks approval, turns to parents for comfort  The child will tell you about happy events so that you can share in the joy.

 At 18 months a Childs' primary goal of socialization is to gain independence  Parallel play is normal at this point ◦ Playing beside rather than with  At two years old the child is able to read their mothers mood to see what they can get away with.

 At three years the child does things to try to please others  They make friends more easily  Cooperative play is common ◦ Playing with other children  Parents are no longer the center of their world.

 At least one friend is normal, you want to expose the child to as many children as possible or they may not be able to handle rough play and their feelings could be easily hurt  Parents have the most influence  They will try to live up to how others view them  Recognize the child's individuality

 If the child has a good self concept they wont be bossy they play well with others and will accept help readily  Do not force your personality on your child  They are formed according to how they feel others think of them  Personality is forming distinctively

 Self restrained, preferring to be alone, longer attention span less adventurous  Do not over protect this child prepare them to meet new situations  Placid child: at peace with the world they are outgoing and invite love they take guidance well they are easy to live with  Aggressive children are energetic noisy doesn’t like quiet time

 Kicking screaming tantrums etc. hitting can be problematic generates hostility  Utilize praise it can be a helpful tool  Help them develop and learn to behave in acceptable ways  Distraction and physically removing the child from forbidden places or activities.

 At this point in a child's life there's a lot that’s changing. The way he sees himself, children around him, and his parents. The child is developing mentally, physically and emotionally. You need to be there for your child and tactfully teach them discipline. Don’t be to harsh, you cant expect a child to not touch things. Put them in safe places if they are dangerous. This child needs loose bonds not tight reigns. How you react to your child will shape how your child views himself.