Chidren's Quotes

"Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate."

Anonymous

While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about.

~Angela Schwindt

We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.

~Stacia Tauscher

I chose these quotes because I feel each one has a message that we as parents, caregivers, educators, etc. can relate to.

Assessing Children

Each child is unique and learn in different ways. I think a child should be assessed not only by testing them in class, but also by observing their actions.  Observing a child's behavior that is exhibited in different environments can give you an understanding of what they may or may not know.  Their actions and behaviors should be observed when they are home, at school, out with family, and out with friends. Children sometimes act differently when they are with different people. Some children are shy and may not show their whole self around a particular person or people.

Studies in India have shown 10% of school-going children having scholastic difficulties. Scholastic problems in children are a significant source of stress for the child and the family. India did a study using a computer-based program to assess the intelligence of children ages 8-11. One group was given the computer-based training and the other was not. There was substantial improvement in cognitive performance and school marks for the computer-based group and not the other group.
What shows positive results for one child may not necessarily show positive results for the other. Each child learns differently, so it's just a matter of figuring out what works best for who.

Stress on Children's Development

When I was around 12 years old, I witnessed my 5 year old cousin suffer abuse from his mother's boyfriend. My cousin had bruises and burns on his body. The boyfriend would also beat my aunt. This is a form of violence. It was hid in the beginning. My aunt would not come around the family at first. The family started to become suspicious, so they would visit her. Once everything came out about what was going on, my cousin was taken away and given to foster parents. My aunt's boyfriend went to jail. My cousin had several surgeries for the burns on his body. We were able to see him some years later and his mom could too. My cousin is all grown-up now. He and his mother has a strained relationship. He said she didn't love him and allowed that to happen to him. He still says she doesn't love him. I think this was emotional and physical stress. I've seen him interact with his children and he shows them plenty of love. I'm glad he was able to love although he feels his mother didn't, and still doesn't, love him.

Females in India are targeted for violence more than boys. Some are beaten, raped, or killed. Sons are preferred over girls, the girls are looked upon as liabilities. This abuse comes from parents and other people in society. They are incapable of coping with anger, frustration, and stress in life, so they vent their stress on children. These stresses are physical, mental, and emotional. There has been an organization put in place in India to protect the children from any type of violence. No one, especially an innocent child, should have to suffer abuse. This can affect the development of a child in many ways. The child may grow up and become abusive them self.

Nutrition and Malnutrition

A public health topic important to me is nutrition and malnutrition. One reason I chose this topic is because every child should be receiving the adequate nutrition no matter their age. Nutrition is important because without it a child can’t grow on function normally. Cooking or buying a healthy meal will ensure the child receives the needed nutrients to survive. This topic is also important to me because I am a manager for school nutrition. I observe children everyday who rarely touch their food. I try to encourage them to eat, especially their vegetables. Vegetables seem to be the last thing touched on their tray. There are children who bring lunch from home, and these meals are not healthy. I see the children with potato chips, cookies, soda, and tasty cakes. The entrée is usually a sandwich, and they sometimes have lunchables. School meals are designed to give the child adequate calories needed for their age group.

In the Philippines, there is a high rate of malnutrition. Some reasons for the malnutrition are poverty, hunger, and food insecurity. The majority of the underweight children are from infant to five years old. Various health and nutrition programs are implementing ways to address malnutrition in the Philippines. Some of these measures are serving hot meals and milk to school children, promoting breastfeeding in the community, hospitals, and workplaces. There is much more being implemented to end malnutrition in the Philippines.

This information I learned about nutrition and malnutrition will assist me when I am an educator in the classroom. I will use what I know, along with what I learned, and pass it along to the parents. I will continue to encourage the children to eat their food and explain to them why it is important to eat all their food.

My Grandaughter's Childbirth and Childbirth in India

The childbirth I wish to  write about is that of my grandaughter. That was one of the best days of my life. I was there for the birth along with the father. My daughter was not in active labor in the begiining. The hospital was actually considering sending her home. A few hours later she was in actual labor. I held my daughter's hand and comforted her through it all. I was so excited thinking about I can't wait to hold her, who will the she look like, and how much will she weigh, all while praying for a safe birth for my daughter and granddaughter.

I chose this birth because it was a great experience participating in a birth that was an addition to my family. This birth reminded me of the day I delivered my daughter.


Birth is a wonderful experience. It is amazing to me to actually carry another living person inside you and to actually deliver this living person into this world. Once this baby is born, the thoughts of will they devlop normally, what kind of child will he or she be, what will they grow up to be, and so on.


Most women in India give birth at home with no skilled medical attendant. the infant mortality rate is high because of this. The women are isolated so they won't be around any pollution during birth. Some of the women lie down during birth, while others choose to squat on a stool or the floor.

India births are similar to the United States in regards to both have hospitals where women can give birth and women lie down to give birth.

With the quality of care being poor in India, babies have a high chance of having poor development. There needs to be more skilled medical professionals to assist in the assurance of a healthy pregnancy and delivery of the baby.

Ethical Codes

NAEYC

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

I. 1.1 To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

This is important to my professional life because I need to know everything I can to ensure my students receive the best education they can. Everything I learn I want my students to learn also.

I. 1.4 to appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.

The children depend on us to care for them. They are still developing and learning. They look to us for guidance and support.  We are their family away from home.

Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

Enhancement of Children and Families' Quality of Lives

1. We shall demonstrate our respect  and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.

This is significant to my professioanl life because we will work with and/or for people of diiferent beliefs, culures, languages, and customs. We should treat all people the same, everyone deserves respect.

Growing My Collection of Resources

Walden University's Resources

•NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf

•NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf

•NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf

•Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller

•FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf

Resources I Chose

Resources for Educators

http://www.rfeonline.com/

Community Resources for Children

http://www.crcnapa.org/

Bright from the Start

http://decal.ga.gov/ChildCareServices/ChildCareServicesMain.aspx