Child Development

Like kids?

Investigate the responsibilities of adults involved in child care and development. Understand the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children from conception through age four. Develop a working understanding of the principles and methods of caring for and guiding children at their developmental levels. Explore careers available to individuals who wish to work with children. Students will have an opportunity to take an infant simulator home with them to experience first hand caring for an infant.

Semester Calendar

Children and Childhood

Parents and Parenthood
Baby picture contest

Prenatal Development
9 Month Miracle CD

Preparing for Birth
Empathy Belly

Baby's Arrival
Baby Simulator

Infant Characteristics

Infant Development

Development 1-2 years

Development 2-3 years
Homemade toys

Development 3-4 years

Health and Safety

Effective Parenting/Problem Child
Child care simulation

Careers

Students are carrying the "Baby Think It Over" baby simulators home for the weekend. They look happy now. I wonder what they will look like when they return on Monday!

The parenting simulation is designed to help young adults understand three important facts about infants:
        1) Infant's demands are unpredictable and must be met promptly.
        2) Infants require a great deal of time and attention.
        3) Infants change a parent's life profoundly. The program helps young adults explore the physical, emotional, social, and financial        consequences of parenthood.