This discussion board is three-part: Brain Development, Attachment, & Toddler Development.

Discussion Board: Unit 2

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This discussion board is three-part: Brain Development, Attachment, & Toddler Development.

• Be sure to read any attached articles, handouts, or watch any videos.
• Be sure to FULLY answer each question with thoughtfulness and depth.
• You must reply to at least TWO other posts.
• Keep your answers organized with the same organization that they are presented with (use headings & numbering)
• As always, be respectful with your replies.

Brain Development:

 

Read the article:

Modern Parenting Hinder Brain Dev.pdf  (Posted below)

1. What are some of the modern practices that could be potentially harmful? (From the article) Why do you think these practices could be harmful?
2. What are some of the evolutionary parenting practices that could help baby’s brain? Why are these practices helpful? What have these practices been linked to? (Use the points from the article to help you answer)

 

Read the article:

Abuse & Neglect in Childhood Brain Dev.pdf ( Posted Below)

 

3. What is so unique about the human brain? (Use the points from the article to help you answer)

4. What can happen to the human brain that is in a constant state of terror (what can it lead to)? (Use the points from the article to help you answer)

5. How does this affect adulthood? (Use the points from the article to help you answer)

Attachment:

1. Look back on your lecture notes & chapter readings:
2. Is there a critical period for attachment? If so, when is it? How do we know there is or isn’t one? (Cite the textbook page number)
3. What can parents/caregivers do to foster a healthy attachment in infancy?(Cite the textbook page number &/or an internet source)
4. What can parents/caregivers do to foster a healthy attachment in toddlerhood (Cite the textbook page number &/or an internet source)
5. What is the magic ratio for healthy attachment? What does this ratio mean? Does this only apply to infants & toddlers? (Cite an internet source)
6. What is earned attachment? How does this apply to adulthood? (Cite an internet source)
7. Print the attachment questionnaire & complete it. Either attach the completed questionnaire to your post OR attach it to a Canvas message to me separately (if you do not want your personal answers to be posted)

 

Toddler Development:

Read the articles:

 

1. What are the four reasons? (Cite the article & page number)
2. How does brain development play a role in toddler meltdowns (tantrums)? (Cite the article & page number)
3. What can parents/caregivers do help toddlers with intense emotions? (Cite the article & page number)
4. Why is emotional learning so important? (Cite the article & page number)
5. What is “emotion bridging?” (Cite the article & page number)
6. What can emotion bridging do to help families? (Cite the article & page number)