Problem 1: Discuss changes in brain structure and functioning that occur in early childhood.
Problem 2: Describe research findings that link the emergence of memory and self-awareness with brain maturation in early childhood.
Problem 3: Propose some physical activities that would be appropriate for promoting gross and fine motor skills in early childhood.
Problem 4: Based on information in the text, describe the advice you might give to a parent of a 4-year-old child who has been experiencing recurrent nightmares.
Problem 5: Based on information in the text, describe the advice you might give to a parent of a 4-year-old child who has become a "fussy eater."
Problem 6: Provide an analysis of the factors contributing to the rise in obesity in young children in the United States, and the negative outcomes associated with obesity in early childhood. What can parents do to prevent obesity in children? Discuss changes in brain structure and functioning that occur in early childhood.
Problem 7: Describe research findings that link the emergence of memory and self-awareness with brain maturation in early childhood.
Problem 8: Propose some physical activities that would be appropriate for promoting gross and fine motor skills in early childhood.
Problem 9: Based on information in the text, describe the advice you might give to a parent of a 4-year-old child who has been experiencing recurrent nightmares.
Problem 10: Based on information in the text, describe the advice you might give to a parent of a 4-year-old child who has become a "fussy eater."
Problem 11: Provide an analysis of the factors contributing to the rise in obesity in young children in the United States, and the negative outcomes associated with obesity in early childhood. What can parents do to prevent obesity in children?