14
12:2 Areas of Growth and
Development
261
Physical Development 261
Intellectual Development 262
Social Development 263
Emotional Development 263
12:3 Stages of Growth and
Development
265
The Newborn: Birth to Three Months 265
The Infant: Three Months to One Year 268
The Toddler: One to Three Years 270
Early Childhood: Three to Five Years 271
Elementary Years: Five to Twelve Years 273
Think It Through: Deona and
Sherice 275
Chapter 13 Caring for and
Guiding Children 278
13:1 Providing a Nurturing
Environment
280
Sending Messages with Love 280
Making Direct Eye Contact 280
Providing Close Physical Contact 281
Spending Time Together 281
13:2 Providing Guidance
282
Modeling 283
Setting Limits 283
Establishing Routines 283
Redirecting 284
Making Requests 284
Reinforcing 284
Using Natural Consequences 285
Punishing 285
Choosing a Guidance Method 286
13:3 Providing Opportunities for
Play
287
The Importance of Play 287
Types of Play 288
Stages of Play 288
Choosing Toys for Children’s Play 288
Technology and the Development of a Child 291
13:4 Providing for the Health and
Safety of Children
292
Health Habits 292
Dental Health 293
Medical Care 294
Avoiding Accidents 294
Community Resources 296
Think It Through: Caring for
Victor 297
Connecting with Career Clusters:
Child Care Provider 300
Unit Four
Understanding Families
Chapter 14 Today’s Family 304
14:1 Trends in American Family Life
306
The Colonial Family 306
The Family During the Industrial Revolution 307
The Family in the Technological Age 308
The Changing Family 309
Benefits of Family Living 309
14:2 Functions of the Family
310
Socializing Children 310
Meeting Physical Needs 311
Meeting Emotional Needs 311
Influencing Roles in Society 311
14:3 Family Structures
313
The Nuclear Family 313
The Single-Parent Family 314
The Stepfamily 315
The Extended Family 315
The Childless Family 316
The Adopting Family 316
The Dual-Career Family 316