Child life specialist

Childhood is regarded as a carefree, innocent time in a persons life. Nostalgia for a time when we had no financial burdens or stress of finding employment is commonly found in most adults. But the good times are not always as great as we remember them to be. When discussing most mental illnesses, it is easy to believe that it is solely an post-pubescent issue. Due to the carefree nature of childhood, no one really assumes that young children relate to the feeling of depression or anxiety.…

Language Sample Analysis CONTEXT: The child in this language sample is female, three years old and her name is Millie. She is playing with dolls and stuffed animals like a green frog and a giraffe on the carpet in front of a sofa in the living room at her house. Her native language is English. She is seen and heard talking to her college age sister Madeleine who is not visible in the video. Millie seems very comfortable, chatty and overall happy to be role playing with her sister. They are…

but a time for growth and a time for a child to learn who he or she is and discover interests. During early childhood years, a young mind is absorbing knowledge almost like a sponge. It is important to take this time of learning and help a child build on skills and use imagination. The needs associated with…

more than a couple hours a day, a couple shifts a week. However, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the issue of child labor, awful working conditions, and low wages were major concerns. By using a forceful tone, Kelly argues that child labor laws are important and necessary all around the country for the benefit of all the citizens. Kelly discusses the truth about the negatives of child labor by using specific word choice. In describing the dangers of the work force, she uses words like…

Three most significant lessons that I learned are (1). To be an advocate for young children and family in order to create quality program in your community. (2) To have passion from one another is positive behavior for early childcare professionals; we have to respect one another in order to get along. (3)As an early childhood educator, we should not stereotype other cultures; however, we should welcome diversity in a positive environment. As all of these are significant to diversity, equity and…

Differences in biological age can have immense impacts on both psychological and social development during middle childhood. When children enter middle childhood years they begin to notice differences with one another. Any differences at this age can make a child feel as though they stand out leaving them feeling embarrassed or feeling as though they are behind their peers. Variations in biological age can be caused by many factors including environment, genetics, and socioeconomic standing.…

Many children would absolutely adore being in the Olympics, or the NBA. Kids get so excited, that they end up hurting themselves. Parents, however do not know how to contribute to the child's injuries, and the child has no self-control. “Kids today are seeing the kinds of injuries that are normally associated with adult players,’’ says Hollie Deese. Parents and children both need to learn safety procedures and precautions to take the next step to either their child’s sport, or children who are…

with the families: they want to know how a class might have gone or whether their child is reaching developmental milestones on time. When I'm working with young children, I work to foster a relationship with the parents that acknowledges that at the center of a child's education is their family. My role isn't just to teach someone's child, but to work with that family so that they may continue to educate the child and seek further enrichment opportunities. There are many ways to do this,…

However, it is important to consider the cultural practices that may be protective for child soldiers, especially because research on child soldiers involves Western researchers who travel to work with foreign populations. One cultural practice that is often used with child soldiers is a traditional cleansing ritual, which often involves a theme of transformation in which the child is able to cast off their past behaviors and the ‘bad luck’ that they are seen to have brought back from…

The first issue that many Speech-Language Pathologists come across when attempting to work with families or to set up family-centered services is a lack of parent involvement. Dyann Rupp, a Speech-Language Pathologist in Lincoln, NE works in a private practice setting. She worked for some time in the public schools, but ultimately fell in love with working with kids of all ages through the private practice setting. Rupp finds that it is much easier to work with families in the private practice…