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Physical & Motor Development

Physical Health & Well-Being

Help your baby learn safe behaviours around stoves or other hot objects by saying “Hot” or “No” in a firm voice. Redirect their attention to something else.

WHY IT MATTERS

Well-being is defined as “a complex physical and psychological state comprising good physical health and feelings of happiness, satisfaction and social functioning”.

Ebbeck, M., Phoon, D., Tan-Chong, E., Tan, M. M., & Goh, M. (2015). A Research Study on Secure Attachment Using the Primary Caregiving Approach. Early Childhood Education Journal, 43(3), 233–240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-014-0647-4

It is demonstrated through one’s interactions in the environment. Interactions between parent/caregiver and child are essential for healthy brain development and the child's overall well-being.

Positive parenting strategies, including reading aloud and playing, have a positive effect on the socioemotional competencies in toddlers.

Weisleder, A., Cates, C. B., Dreyer, B. P., Johnson, S. B., Huberman, H. S., Seery, A. M., ... Mendelsohn, A. L. (2016). Promotion of positive parenting and prevention of socioemotional disparities. Pediatrics, 137(2), (e20153239). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2015-3239