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Mothers, Play and Child Development, 2005.
Examines the mother's role in play and its importance in child development.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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Does play a role in child development? Are some toys better than others for child development? What role does the mother play in play and child development? The paper shows that these are questions that Doris Pierce focuses on in the article, "Maternal Management of the Home as a Developmental Play Space for Infants and Toddlers". The paper shows that play is an important part in child development and mothers play a vital role in play and child development including choosing what toys and creating space for play.
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Partnerships in the Promotion of Child Development in the UK, 2002.
A study of theories on child development with specific reference to the UK.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the changing relationships between parents, children and the professionals involved in child development through the education system in the UK and England in particular. The paper includes an overview of theories of child development, current policy and interviews with a head teacher, an LEA officer and a mother who home-schooled.
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"Education policy through the 20th century and into the 21st has been influenced by figures including Freud, John Bowlby, Jean Piaget and BF Skinner to name but a few. In the post-war era, John Bowlby focused on the bond between children and their mothers as the prime relationship influencing healthy development. Bowlby?s views were highly regarded in his time - a 1951 World Health Organisation (WHO) committee described him as a ?wise man? for example, and based on his research said that placing children in day care could lead to ?permanent damage to the emotional health of the future generation? through separation from their mothers (cited in Davenport, 1994). Bowlby?s work could also be seen as having an influence on social policy, since the 1940s saw the provision of welfare benefits for instance to encourage mothers to stay at home with their children."
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Child Development, 2005.
A psychological discussion on child development.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper offers a broad overview of what has been read in a psychology course focusing upon childhood development. The paper specifically notes the persistent confusion among academics with regard to the phenomenology of childhood psychopathology. It also reviews Bowlby's four phase developmental model in the maturation of the mother-child relationship.
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"We have been fortunate during the course of our studies this year to have read a number of excellent materials relating to early childhood development. The following paper will summarize what I have read and what I have gleaned from our course readings. Most of all, what I hope the reader will take away from the following pr?is of our course work is a recognition that academics agree on many things in the area of childhood development, however much they may disagree about the particulars. Beyond that, my interpretation of our course material leaves me with the distinct impression that much of what we are is not shaped by our genetic predispositions but by our external environment. While it is wrong to take the view that human children are "blank slates" upon which can be written anything ..."
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Child Development and Drugs, 1999.
Examines the effects of drugs taken by pregnant mothers in the prenatal stage on the future emotional development of a child.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 19 sources, $ 63.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues surrounding the emotional development of children exposed to drugs at the prenatal stage. The plan of the research will be to set forth a working definition of emotional development and more generally the context for investigating this topic.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues surrounding the emotional development of children exposed to drugs at the prenatal stage. The plan of the research will be to set forth a working definition of emotional development and more generally the context for investigating this topic, and then to discuss ways in which emotional development is compromised by prenatal exposure to drugs known to have toxic properties at each developmental stage, as well as programs that may be available to both parents and children that come within the meaning of the problem area.
Human development has been described as "the study of the way cultural traditions and social practices regulate, express, transform, and permute the human psyche, resulting less in psychic unity for humankind than in ethnic divergences in mind, self ..."
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Absent Fathers and Child Development, 2001.
This scholarly psychology paper traces the influences and results of growing up without a father figure present.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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Mother, father, and child define the ideal family structure. However, circumstance seems to overrule idealism in an imperfect world. What we have remaining is family structures that are forced to adapt to situations such as death, divorce, and incarceration. These alternative family structures affect the development of children involved. The most common alternative structure is that in which the father is absent. This paper views the effects of paternal absence in children's lives, in cognitive and emotional development, and in continuing adult life.
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"Family structure, ideally with biological mother and father, is of great importance in a child's development, especially during the child's first two years of life called a sensitive period by Burton (1972). Alternative family structures occur most often because of paternal absence, although maternal absence does exist. Divorce or separation, death, addictions, incarceration, and career demands frequently cause a child to grow without the presence of a father. A father may also leave as he feels the son a rival for his wife's attention (Jacobsohn, 1976). Regardless of circumstance, roughly two million children a year are withheld an ongoing biological and social relationship with their father. It has been consistently shown that higher cognitive skills, greater emotional stability and maturity, greater academic achievements and more security in their gender role comes to those children with the biological father in residence as opposed to those raised with no father (see Adams, Milner, & Schrepf, 1984; Bereczkei & Csanaky, 1996; Biller & Solomon, 1986; Hanson, McLanahan, & Thomson, 1996; Stevenson & Black, 1988)."
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Play in Child Development, 2005.
Looks at the significance of play on a child's development.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the importance of play in child development. Concepts examined include the definition of play, types of play, why play is important, and how gender differences are influenced and shaped at an early age. Gender schematicity is greater in boys, and some experts suggest that rigid gender roles that society holds for boys encourages inequality between the sexes.
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"The purpose of Markus Schwaninger's article entitled "Methodologies in conflict: achieving synergies between system dynamics and organizational cybernetics" (2004) is to assess existing models and methodologies for assessing structure and design of organizations, especially with regard to how change in companies can be absorbed and implemented. Because several different methodologies are in use now - and sometimes, several different methodologies or models are applied to the same situation - this leads to confusion and a situation in which there is not consistent model for looking at the situation. If it is a situation involving design, it is recognized that this affects the structure."
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The Role Teachers Play in Child Abuse Reporting, 2008.
A case study analysis of David Pelzer's life, as described in his book, "A Child Called "It"" and a discussion of the laws regarding the reporting of child abuse by teachers.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the role that teachers should play in the reporting of suspected child abuse. It describes the law regarding the reporting of child abuse in the United States and provides a case example from David Pelzer's life, as described in his book, "A Child Called "It"." The writer suggests that David only lived because a teacher reported his abuse and concludes that if she is ever am in a situation where I am faced with the question to report or not to report-my answer is very clear.
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"In contemplating those examples one can see that it is not as easy as it sounds to "do the right thing." Sometimes we cannot be sure what is ultimately best for the child and that is what everyone is trying to accomplish. For 3 elementary school teachers in Atlanta the choice was not theirs to make. The 3 instructors were arrested in connection with failure to report suspicions of child abuse. The worst part of this story is that none of the teachers had even suspected abuse and further investigations by the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services have failed to substantiate the allegations of child abuse and no charges have been filed (Carmody, 1989). Ultimately, there are 3 school teachers that did not suspect abuse, were arrested for not reporting it and then find out that the child was probably not abused in the first place. To revert back to my earlier statement, there could have been a history of abuse there and it was overlooked, now that they have investigated and found nothing, that child could be in for even more abuse and no one to turn to for help."
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Play Years: Child Study, 2004.
This study assesses the developmental stages of a young child.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper assesses the developmental stages of a three year old girl. This study is made through the use of observations of the girl at play.
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"The child observed is named Isabella who celebrated her third birthday two months ago. Isabella was observed at Pinecrest School, a pre-school that she attends three days each week in Woodland Hills, California. Isabella lives in a two-parent family that also includes an older brother age six. At the time of the observation, Isabella and other children were in a period of supervised but not directed free play within reason and safety concerns ... "
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Working Mothers and Child Development, 2004.
An analysis of the relationship between maternal employment and child development.
1,807 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines how there is a clear relationship identified between the level of parental involvement in children?s education and their level of academic achievement and how, while a relatively new research area, there has been increasing evidence identified that suggests that the quality of these links influences children's and adolescents' academic success. It is the hypothesis of this paper that these effects will tend to fade as children grow older, and this paper provides a critical review of the scholarly literature, followed by a discussion of the findings. A summary of the research is presented in the conclusion.
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"The comforting family images of ?Father Knows Best,? ?Ozzie and Harriet,? and ?Leave it to Beaver,? have served to characterize the popular image of the American family for many people. The father worked, the mother vacuumed in high heels and pearls and the kids were sometimes mischievous but basically good. According to Arlene and Jerome Skolnick, though, this image of a typical American family was not only inaccurate, it helped to create a popular misconception about how families should be, instead of how they actually are. These unrealistic expectations have caused untold problems in families throughout the country as the members struggle to fit into the pattern and become frustrated when they do not measure up."
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The Effect of Working Mothers on Child Behavior, 2002.
A discussion of both sides of the issue.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses both sides of the issue. Cites many studies on the topic. Conservative elements of American society that maintains women should stay home and take care of their kids. Growth of females in the work force. Economic factors. Importance of quality daycare. Problem of lack of daycare funding by the government.
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"Effects on Child Behavior of Mothers Working Outside The Home: A Literature Review
Introduction: Topic Identification
Recently, television and print media in the United States reported research by Mary Eberstadt (2001) indicating that the children of mothers who worked outside the home displayed behavioral problems far more frequently than the children of mother who stayed at home. Eberstadt (2001) concluded that the causal source of the problem was a combination of day care and an absence of maternal contact and supervision.
The issue reported by Eberstadt (2001) is important, and, while her findings may be valid, the failure of the media to fully identify her background and that of the journal that published her work indicates a need to explore the issue..."
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Child Development and Play, 1995.
Discusses the effects of parenting techniques and attitudes on children's play behavior in the context of development theory, socialization and gender issues.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 21 sources, $ 135.95
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This paper examines the child development literature in an effort to determine the influence, if any, of parental rearing techniques and attitudes on children's play behavior. To provide context as well as a conceptual foundation for this examination, the presented review begins with a brief history and delineation of child development theory in general.
This delineation is followed by a review of current theoretical models of play. With the foregoing as foundation, the paper then examines research on how parents influence children's play behavior. The final section of the paper ties research findings into theoretical views.
Child Development Theory ..."
According to Tomlinson-Keasey (1994), child development
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Communication Between Mother and Child, 2002.
Examines the mother-child relationship, focusing on brain development, attachment and bonding.
6,032 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper explores the complex workings of the brain and the effect brain development has on the communication capacity of an infant. It examines how a mother's brain activity affects the unborn child, as well as the emotional bond formed in the early years of a child's life. The paper shows that if the mother-child bond is fully developed, the child forms a secure attachment, which allows for better intellectual and socio-emotional development. The paper explores several subjects related to brain development, attachment and bonding and the process of developing communication capacity. It ends with a discussion of the 'Healthy Families' Indiana program, discussing how this program attempts to help parents in this complex and difficult process.
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"There is other evidence that this six-month period is crucial to language development. Kuhl (Hochberg, 1997) reported on language studies with Japanese and American infants dealing with distinctions between the "Ra" sound and the "la" sound. Both sets of infants were able to distinguish between these sounds at the age of six months. However, by the age of one year, the Japanese children were no longer able to do so. Because Japanese does not distinguish between these two sounds, their brains had discarded the neural connections that helped them distinguish between the two sounds. They were unneeded for their particular language learning. Certainly this has implications for bilingual development. It is during this period of time, according to Kuhl, that the brain is being organized in order to prepare itself for a specific language."
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Navajo Mother and Child Relationships, 2002.
Explores the mother and child relationship of the Navajo Indians in America.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the aspects of Navajo life on the reservation. The role of the mother and infant will be brought to the forefront of this study. The breastfeeding, bed sharing, baby call, and baby-wearing will be covered to give an idea of how these social practices are practiced in Indian life. By understanding the interrelationships that exist between mother and child, we can see how the life of the Navajo people is transmitted through the raising of their children.
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Mother to Child Transmission of AIDS, 2008.
This paper discusses the problem of mother to child transmission of AIDS in Africa and looks at a possible solution.
3,126 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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The writer notes that from a humanitarian point of view, as well as from an economic point of view, it would seem appropriate that authorities should endeavour to protect the most innocent of all innocent victims - new born babies. The writer then discusses that the existence of effective drugs offers the possibility of saving literally millions of newborns from the horrible fate of being born with AIDS. Thus, it would seem that curbing mother to child transmission of AIDS (MTCT) with the use of antiretrovirals should be the top priority of governments in sub-Saharan Africa. This would be the most humane and cost-effective way of coping with the AIDS crisis in the medium to long term. Yet this is not the case. This essay seeks to examine the extent to which MTCT is being combated in sub-Saharan Africa, the reasons for this lack of commitment and to come up with suggestions to improve the situation.
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"The last-mentioned factor brings us to another problem that complicates the issue of MTCT in Africa. There is some controversy over the issue of nursing, as some studies have indicated that HIV is not transmitted in this way, while others have suggested that in poverty-stricken communities, the benefits of breast milk outweigh the risks posed by possible MTCT of AIDS. The problem is that - unlike in North America - in sub-Saharan Africa countless numbers of babies die of malnutrition, or from infectious diseases. Breast milk provides some measure of protection from both of these, as it is an ideal source of nutrition, and also passes the mother's antibodies to infants. Thus, it is extremely difficult to know whether to advise HIV positive mothers not to nurse - more harm may be done than good."
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