Question

What are some resources for the mother to turn to in order to better support her child considering his developmental stage, social context, and self-concept pattern? How does exposure to stress at an early age affect childhood development and beyond? How does stress on parents affect their children?  What programs are available in Hamilton to improve self-image for children?

Answer 1

The time between a child’s second and sixth birthday is full of new social experiences. At the beginning of this stage, a child selfishly engages in the world—the goal is to please the self. As the child gets older, they realize that relationships built on give-and-take. They start to learn to empathize with others. They learn to make friends. Learning to navigate the social sphere is not easy, but children do it readily.

While the child is learning about their place in various relationships, they are also developing an understanding of emotion