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  • Developing personal identity

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    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    All of us want to be special. We all need to feel that we are unique and that we occupy a special place in the world. Most of all, we need to be noticed and respected by other people. Only in this way can we become secure and independent adults.
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    become. The source of self Children are not born with a sense of identity. In fact, newborn babies

  • Handling children's fears

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    Bailey, Cindee M. and Oregon State University. Extension Service
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    The world can be a scary place for young children. Things that seem perfectly safe to us look dangerous and harmful to a small child. These fears may seem ridiculous to us, but they are dreadfully real to the child. Try to see the world through a child’s eyes and...
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    situations they fear. These children need to take a special trip to the dentist’s office, climb up in the

  • Teaching children responsibility

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    Bailey, Cindee M. and Oregon State University. Extension Service
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    It’s not always easy to act responsibly. It’s tempting sometimes to lie back and let someone else take over. Or to blame another for what you did. Children are more likely to resist such urges if they learn at a young age that we all have to pitch in and...
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    . Responsibility in childhood prepares children for future responsibilities. Children can take on more

  • Encouraging competence

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    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    To a large extent, then, we become what we think we are: Those who think they can do, do. Those who think they cannot, do not. This is true for all of us. But it is especially true for young children. The responses of parents and other adults have a...
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    experiences. Self-confidence has a ripple effect. When children feel capable in one area, the feeling is

  • Making children feel loved

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    Bailey, Cindee M. and Oregon State University. Extension Service
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    Certainly you care about your children. That’s why you’re reading this. And, like most parents, you probably make many sacrifices to feed, clothe, and educate your children. You may brag about them to anyone who will listen. Perhaps you even carry their pictures around to show off to your friends....
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    in life is the conviction that we are loved. —Victor Hugo ertainly you care about your children

  • Dealing with problem behavior

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    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    It’s hard to be good hildren’s misbehavior may mean they are still learning the difference between right and wrong. It could mean they are testing limits or looking for ways to reach out to others.
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    , something may be wrong. Stealing. In the preschool years, it’s not unusual for children to walk off with

  • Developing social skills

    Creator:
    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    Learning how to interact with others is necessary for being a member of any group—family, neighborhood, school, work, or community organization. Through each new encounter we stretch our understanding of ourselves and others. Being able to understand and reach out to others makes us feel needed and competent, a part...
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    satisfy their every wish. In time, children discover that other people’s feelings and needs may conflict

  • Promoting creativity

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    Bailey, Cindee M. and Oregon State University. Extension Service
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    fresh and unique way. Do you consider yourself a creator or inventor? Creativity is not limited to artists. Everyone has the potential for creativity. For creativity is the ability to: • Think in imaginative and unique ways • Look beyond ready-made solutions • Experiment and gain insight • Express ideas...
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    . Children become increasingly creative in the ways they explore the world around them. From the start, they

  • Children's individuality

    Creator:
    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    In children as in adults, there is an infinite variety. You can see the differences between your children right from birth. Some babies are quiet. Others cry a lot. Some persist in going after what they want. Others lose interest more quickly. Some sleep all night and eat at regular...
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    children as in adults, there is an infinite variety. You can see the differences between your children

  • Attachment & independence

    Creator:
    Oregon State University. Extension Service and Bailey, Cindee M.
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    In general, the more love you give your baby, the more lovable he or she will become and the easier it will be for him or her to make friends with other people. A strong attachment to you gives your child the security and confidence to separate from you later...
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    the clock says 3. Of course, the unexpected can occur. But in general, let children count on your