Category: Child
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Essay on Childhood Obesity and Mental Health
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem, especially in developing countries, and it has different effects on people’s lives in the future. Both genetic factors and unhealthy lifestyle are usually the main reasons for childhood overweight that may lead to immediate and long-term results in the private and social life of a person., but there are…
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Is Childhood A Universal Condition?
Childhood is the time for children to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and extended community of caring adults. It is a precious time in which children should live free from fear, safe from violence and protected from abuse and exploitation (UNICEF,…
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Strategies to Address Concerns about a Child’s Diet or Eating Habits
Nutrition is one of the keys to healthy growth and life. Eating colorful food such as vegetables and fruits will help people to acquire the vitamins, minerals, and fibers they need to strengthen their immune systems and keep their bodies healthy. Thus, it is vital to start shaping healthy eating habits during the early childhood…
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Today’s Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Settings
In today’s day and age, the terms Inclusive Education and Participation are used interchangeably in the education world and in today’s society. Budiyanto, Kaye, Rofiah and Sheehy (2017) has defined Inclusive Education as a widespread phenomenon that has been inspired by the Universal Declaration Rights of the Child. It gained importance to other nations as…
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The Aspects of Middle and Late Childhood
Introduction Middle and late childhood is considered the calm before the storm as many of the major developments have either happened or are about to happen. Early to middle childhood is defined as an age from about six years old to about eleven years old, and it is a time of stabilization. The child is…
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Can Childhood be Understood as a Social Construct?
Social Construct has many different definitions, according to Norozi & Moen (2016) “Social construction of childhood is grounded in varying conceptions among different cultures, societies and at different time period in history”. But how does this have anything to do with childhood or childcare? Well Childhood/Childcare are seen in many ways it as it is…
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The Peculiarities of Early Childhood Studies
Introduction I have chosen to complete my work placement in a playschool setting as I believe it will encourage my development as a childcare practitioner. There’s many different beliefs and values which are relevant for working in this area which I will highlight and discuss in detail throughout this essay. I will include beliefs and…
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Effect of Self-Esteem in Child Development Essay
Introduction One of the most exciting yet fragile stages of life is the preschool age. It is the make-or-break point of the child as he begins to wander, explore, and learn about his environment and self. The preschool stage is considered to be the person’s formative years where foundations that contribute to the child’s behavior…
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Thesis Statement on Child Abuse
Child abuse is a global issue and refers to any form of neglect, physical or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, and so on. Child abuse has long-term well-being and mental fitness effects. Children who are victims of mistreatment have a higher risk of being the perpetrator of such forms of abuse later in life, a concept…
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Exemplification Essay on Child Discipline
Child discipline is probably the least fun part of parenting. It can be frustrating, discouraging, and exhausting. It is one of the most common and hardest challenges of parenthood. But there’s a distinction between discipline and punishment. Discipline is the practice of coaching someone to behave in accordance with rules or a code of conduct…