Hello to my wonderful grade 11 parenting students. I've created this blog so that if you are away ill, or on vacation you will be able to view, post a comment, or have links to websites that are related to our course content and curriculum expectations. I will also post due dates for assignments, quizzes or tests, and I will also keep you informed of any information regarding visits to Dorset P.S.
There are going to be many practical/experiential activities in this course and it is essential that you engage in these activities at all times. Part of your mark will be based on your engagement in these activities and will help with your success in this course.
My wish is that you all have a great, and successful semester. I will try and make the course as interesting and fun as I can. Attendance is essential in being successful, and to also try your best and be happy. Should you, or your parents have any concerns, please call the school at 416-396-6883, or email me at leslie.freedman@tdsb.on.ca. Best of Luck! :-)
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Planning for Pregnancy - after the video
So, it’s a perfect world (lol).
All of your pregnancies will be totally planned, right? Right?!
So today (Thursday October 11th) you’re going to brainstorm a “Planning for Pregnancy” timeline.
Think about what a woman who wants to become pregnant should do, and when and
for how long she should do it. Be very, very specific. If it helps you to start, think about what we do every day, every week, every month, a few times a year, once a year, etc. What changes do you think a woman should make? Why should she make those changes? What benefits does she hope to achieve?
Create some sort of Chart or other Graphic Organizer to show all the preparations you would make.
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For the week-end, I would like you to click the link below because you will be checking out, in detail, what a woman needs to do to prepare for pregnancy. Yes, I know that many of you are young men. You need
to know this too. Check out the following webpage: Pregnancy and Babies Resource
Be prepared to discuss on Monday.
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Here is a link to videos and other information on conception and pregnancy and other links that will be helpful for your timelines as noted above: Baby Center
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Amazing! Now that you have completed unit 1 test we are now into unit 2, which is all about conception, pregnancy, and infant and child development from 0 to 3 years. You will learn how one should take care of themselves throughout the pregnancy stages, e.g. healthy eating, vitamins and minerals, etc., prenatal development, and fundamental theories in child development including social, emotional, and cognition.
We will also begin visiting (October 25th, 2012, and every Thursday), and observing Dorset Park P.S., grade 1 classroom, where you will work one-on-one with children. You will read with them and play age appropriate activities. You will be expected to write a 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt font reflection upon completion of each visit. An outline of the criteria for these reflections will be given to you in class. You will have 8, in total as we will be going 8 separate times. This will be worth 10%, of your final course grade. You will be given permission forms this week to take home and have signed by your parents and returned ASAP, to me.
October 18th, 2012, today we talked about "Signs of Pregnancy," These were the answers you provided:
nausea, tiredness, cravings (food), sensitive breasts, moodiness, swelling?, spotting and/or cramping, urge to go to the bathroom.
October 19th, 2012, here is the link for Canada's Food Guide for prenatal nutrition Prenatal Nutrition Guideline . Here is one other link that Fatma found for more answers called just mommies
November 12th, 2012, her is a youtube video for Infant Nutrition: Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Infant Nutrition
December 13, 2012:
A common question American parents have is if discipline methods are different in other countries. The answer is a resounding yes. All countries have their own discipline methods that work best for their culture.
Kids in
There is a ban against hitting children in any way in
Other countries around the world use corporal punishment, humiliation, and physical abuse to discipline children. This is certainly not acceptable behaviour in the eyes of Americans and many others, but there are countries that question how parents choose to discipline their children in the United States
Discipline truly is a very personal decision and learning what is best for your child is important. All kids learn differently and you may need to use several different methods of discipline in order to discipline all of your children. However, finding what works really is important and avoiding abusing your child is of utmost importance.
China
As part of this training, there is an emphasis on culturally-approved behavior as well as academic performance. Although terms like "training" and "governing" may raise Western brows or be considered authoritarian, that is not the case within the Chinese culture, where love, concern and involvement are all equated with discipline, high parental expectations and obedience teaching. Piety and a sense of obligation to parents ("hsiao") are also valued.
Japan
In Japan, mothers are often responsible for disciplining the children, rarely displaying anger, but placing emphasis on explaining the consequences of children's actions as a reason for self-restraining. Grandmothers also play a dominant role in child-rearing. As in Chinese culture, discipline becomes stricter when the child reaches the "age of understanding."
India
ndian moms lovingly massage their babies daily and carry them close to their bodies. Co-sleeping during the early years is another characteristic of the close mother-infant relationship. Yet, while infants and young children are indulged, Dr. Ritts points out that the need for guidance is recognized, as is the belief that children are capable of learning at a young age. Discipline is often strict and children are taught to obey their parents. Physical punishment is sometimes used to discipline, control, and teach the child appropriate behaviors.
Egypt
children are cherished among Egyptian families, but socio-economic structure plays a large role in how they are raised. In rural settings farmers have large families, and kids as young as five work with their families in the fields. Girls' childhoods are short, with arranged marriages still the norm at the age of puberty. In urban settings, families tend to be smaller. Kids are taught obedience and respect for their elders, with high value placed on academic performance.
As in the rest of the Middle East, society sets strict codes of conduct and behavior, and children are expected to conform.
Africa
In Malawi, the workshop report quotes the saying, "M'mera ndipoyamba," meaning that the child is like a plant that must be nurtured while young so it will grow strong and productive. Most of the cultures studied set goals around the development of their children's appropriate social skills and humanistic values.
"In Nigeria, there is a clear expectation that the child should be 'good.'" In other words, one who follows cultural tradition and cares for the parents. Nigerian parents disown a child who does not conform to cultural norms.
Latino Cultures
In Latino families discipline is often strict. It was originally thought that Latino parents were more authoritarian than American parents. Today the belief is that Latino parents exhibit a broad range of parenting styles comparable to American parents."
European Cultures
Although the use of time-outs, a term that originates with sports, is a typically American and Canadian form of disciplining children, European cultures appear to be on the same page in terms of implementing other forms of discipline. Distraction tactics work for very young children, while rewards and withdrawal of privileges are effective for older kids, as are democratic parenting styles that involve kids in family rule-making, all of which appear to be fairly universal among American and European parents.
December 21, 2012, Child Abuse vs. Discipline Link Child Abuse vs. Discipline.
Notes from the Powerpoint on Child Abuse
Prevention (Handout)
Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control.
Participate in your child’s activities and get to know your child’s friends.
Never leave your child unattended, especially in the car.
Teach your child the difference between "good touches," "bad touches" and "confusing touches."
When your child tells you he or she doesn’t want to be with someone, this could be a red flag. Listen to them and believe what they say.
Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude, and inquire into it.
Teach your child what to do if you and your child become separated while away from home.
Teach your child the correct names of his/her private body parts.
Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding.
Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child.
Make certain your child’s school or day care center will release him/her only to you or someone you officially designate.
Reporting of Abuse In Ontario
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he Children's Aid Societies says more than 29,000 children in Ontario were abused or neglected last 2002, an increase of 24 per cent since 2000-2001
The child and family welfare agency also says it received more than 160,000 (232 000 across Canada) calls about child protection concerns last 2002, an increase of 25 per cent.
The actual incidence of abuse and neglect is estimated to the three times greater than the number reported to authorities.
Young parents
What to do.
Be open and understanding.
Don’t try to conduct an investigation, yourself.
If the child tells you of the sexual abuse immediately after it occurred, DO NOT bathe the child, or wash or change his or her clothes.
Let the child talk as much as he or she wishes.
Understand that the child is probably having mixed feelings.
Believe the child.
Explain what you will do next to help them.
REPORTING ABUSE
To Children’s Aid Society
►When to report ?
►If you suspect, on reasonable grounds, that a child or youth under 16 is or may be in need of protection, the law requires you to report this to the Children’s Aid Society
What happens when you make a report?
►A child protection worker will determine if an investigation is warranted
Is information confidential?
►Information given to a Children’s Aid Society is confidential and can be shared only with the permission of the person to whom it relates, or by a court order or subpoena.
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