TODDLER

GROUP 2
A toddler is a child approximately 12 to 36 months old, though definitions vary. The toddler years are a
time of great cognitive, emotional and social development. The word is derived from "to toddle", which
means to walk unsteadily, like a child of this age
Your child’s health is the foundation of all growth and development. Of course, your child’s health
includes more than physical growth. Some other important parts of your child’s health include their
cognitive (learning and thinking) development, social and emotional growth, and mental health. All
aspects of health and development work together to form your child’s overall well-being.
 HEALTH PROMOTION

As a parent, it’s only natural for you to want the best for
your child. Of course, you don’t want to make any mistakes
that can negatively affect their growth and development.
Parenting is not an easy job, especially when you’re a first-
time parent. So here are some basic and useful tips
guidelines to help ensure your child’s good health and well-
being.
• Give Your Kids Healthy
Meals and Snacks

Children need to eat foods that are

rich in nutrients, vitamins, and
minerals that can help give them
energy, build strong bones, and
fight diseases and other health
conditions. So encourage your child
to choose healthy meals and snacks
while they’re still young. Some good
examples of food to give your child
include fresh fruits, eggs,
vegetables, soybeans, oatmeal,
spinach, grains, and fish.
• Promote Proper Sleeping
Hours and Sleeping
Patterns

Growth hormones are released during

sleep. So proper sleeping hours and
sleeping patterns can have a
significant impact on your child’s
growth. Moreover, good sleep also
helps calm the mind. The best
sleeping hours are between 10 pm to
4 am. So make sure to tuck in your kid
to bed early at night.
• Provide Your Kids with a Healthy
and Loving Environment

Children need the love and support

of family and friends, especially
during the first few years of their
lives. The more you interact with
your child, the better their
communication skills will be in
the future. So make sure to interact
with your kid a lot, and surround
them with a healthy and positive
environment.
• Get Check-Ups and
Immunizations

Routine check-ups, including eye exams

and dental care, help provide ways to
identify and address health problems as
early as possible—when chances for
treatment are better. Likewise, getting
your child vaccinated can help them avoid
many deadly illnesses and diseases. Make
sure to keep track of your child’s check-ups
and immunizations to ensure that they
stay current.
The pediatricians at Pediatrix in Phoenix
will make sure that your child gets the best
care possible during their routine check-
ups. We do our best to make vaccinations
a less scary experience for children.
• Keep Your Kids Active

Being physically active for at least

one hour a day is another way you
can ensure your child’s health.
Include activities that strengthen
their bones and muscles, as well as
raise their breathing and heart rates.
Find safe, active, and fun activities
you can do with your children. This
way, the whole family gets to stay fit
and healthy.
Erik Erikson's theory Autonomy vs
Shame and Doubt
Autonomy versus shame and doubt is the
second stage of Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial
development. This stage occurs between the ages of 1
to 3 years. According to Erikson, children at this stage
are focused on developing a greater sense of self-
control.
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