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Physical Health & Well-Being
WiseTip: PM-PHL-M0818-I01D

Talk with your baby about what they are doing and move them to another place when in an unsafe environment.

8-18 months
Interaction with child
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”.

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  1. 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.

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  1. 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