CDFR 3002 1st Edition Lecture 6 Outline of Last Lecture I. Becoming Parents Part 2Outline of Current Lecture II. What Do Kids Want? III. Nurturing Close Relationships IV. Building Emotional Closeness V. Impact of Stress VI. Managing Conflict VII. How to Manage Stress Current Lecture- What Do Kids Want? o Sensitive Caregiver Someone who is there for me - Physically and emotionally o Social Partner Someone who spends time with me - Takes me places, we do things togethero Person with Self-Control Disciplines me but isn’t harsh- Manage your temper - Nurturing Close Relationships o Physical Touch Helps children (and adults) regulate stresso Power of Positive Feelings Stimulates play, creativity, exploration, and learning Increases resilience - Functioning effectively when confronted by adversity o Emotional Closeness Provide sensitive, responsive care Become an interactive social partner - Building Emotional Closeness o Acknowledge Feelingso Active Listeningo I Messageso Mutual Problem Solvingo Evaluate Plan These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Impact of Stresso Pressure from Lifeo Parents More Stressed; Less Engagedo Parents Withdraw from Children o Less Monitoring; Less Closeness o Increased Behavioral Problems with Child- Managing Conflicto Most Destructive Conflict Unresolved martial conflicts Even babies grasp emotional tone of argument o Parents More Likely to Pass on Negative Feelingso Father’s Feelings Have the Most Impact on Familyo More Resources Usually Means Less Conflicto Time Alone for Mothers Less likely to pass on negative feelings - How To Manage Stress o Storytelling Provides meaning making system that prepares children for an unpredictable world o Play Primary language of children This is where they learn skills to succeed Greater self-control Less behavior problems o Develop Support Systems Grandparents Neighbors- 70% acknowledge importance, only 5% do
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