I am finding it very interesting to learn about the temperament traits and how we are able to distinguish the levels of each trait in people of all ages. What is the importance of regularity in a person's general well-being as an adult? I am a person who does not eat or sleep at consistent times and would sleep in by 2 hours if I did not set an alarm every morning. I would also like to know if there are negative effects of a child who is irregular. My friend's 4 year old son only visits every other weekend so I am not clear as to his routine at his mother's house but he is very irregular at his dad's. I am sure that is common in situations where the child is split between two homes. In your expert opinion, it is OK for a child to be irregular or should my friend try harder to create regularity (although it is difficult when he only has 2 days every other weekend). Thanks! Laura Roos
Does irregularity in schedules cause children's moods to change, sensitivity to things, and intensity to change? If so how can I, as a child care worker help the irregularity when there are constant changes in the schedule (mostly minor)?
How do you help a parent understand the importance of regularity? As a EA in a low budget school I see kids everyday that look like they haven't sleep or bring large baggies of chocolate animal crackers for lunch(that being the only thing) and it just makes me wonder how can I get the kids to be regular with nutrition and sleep ect. if the parents aren't in forcing it?
Having a set schedule for children most likely helps them plan out their week, so they understand and know what to expect, but does adding too much to a schedule hinder the mood of a child?
In a daycare setting, sometimes teachers it is hard to stay on a regular schedule. How can teachers help the regular children in the classroom to deal with disruptions that happen without warning that might disrupt naptime or some other aspect of their day? Sheryl Moerman (227)
What is the best way to direct a child if they has an irregular trait, but is also not very adaptive. I think it is harder to get an irregular child on a schedule even though a schedule would benefit them to be more adaptive. (150)
nlmcmanigal- I (in my nonexpert opiion) think that if the parents aren't enforcing it then there is no real way for a child to be set in a schedule. Since each child has a different home life and you can't control their home life. It breaks my heart to see kids in positions like that and that there is nothing really that I/we can do about it. The only thing that I can really think of is just to send home a newsletter to all students parents or letter to that specific child's parents and let them know the benificial factors of having good nutrition and sleep.
How am I as a parent suppose to stick to a schedule, yet introduce new activities such as going to the zoo? I can't go to the zoo everyday at 2:30 for example? (ECE 150)
I have thought of the same thing, Sheryl! How can a program adjust their activities, field trips, and events to incorporate all of the children -- especially those that have set biological rhythms? (ECE 227)
Will having a regular schedule benefit a child who has a very irregular schedule at home? Will it confuse them and end up somehow harming their development? ECE227
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I am finding it very interesting to learn about the temperament traits and how we are able to distinguish the levels of each trait in people of all ages. What is the importance of regularity in a person's general well-being as an adult? I am a person who does not eat or sleep at consistent times and would sleep in by 2 hours if I did not set an alarm every morning. I would also like to know if there are negative effects of a child who is irregular. My friend's 4 year old son only visits every other weekend so I am not clear as to his routine at his mother's house but he is very irregular at his dad's. I am sure that is common in situations where the child is split between two homes. In your expert opinion, it is OK for a child to be irregular or should my friend try harder to create regularity (although it is difficult when he only has 2 days every other weekend). Thanks! Laura Roos
Does irregularity in schedules cause children's moods to change, sensitivity to things, and intensity to change? If so how can I, as a child care worker help the irregularity when there are constant changes in the schedule (mostly minor)?
How do you help a parent understand the importance of regularity? As a EA in a low budget school I see kids everyday that look like they haven't sleep or bring large baggies of chocolate animal crackers for lunch(that being the only thing) and it just makes me wonder how can I get the kids to be regular with nutrition and sleep ect. if the parents aren't in forcing it?
Having a set schedule for children most likely helps them plan out their week, so they understand and know what to expect, but does adding too much to a schedule hinder the mood of a child?
In a daycare setting, sometimes teachers it is hard to stay on a regular schedule. How can teachers help the regular children in the classroom to deal with disruptions that happen without warning that might disrupt naptime or some other aspect of their day? Sheryl Moerman (227)
What is the best way to direct a child if they has an irregular trait, but is also not very adaptive. I think it is harder to get an irregular child on a schedule even though a schedule would benefit them to be more adaptive. (150)
What are some simple ways to get a child to become on a schedule? (sleeping & waking up) (150)
nlmcmanigal- I (in my nonexpert opiion) think that if the parents aren't enforcing it then there is no real way for a child to be set in a schedule. Since each child has a different home life and you can't control their home life. It breaks my heart to see kids in positions like that and that there is nothing really that I/we can do about it. The only thing that I can really think of is just to send home a newsletter to all students parents or letter to that specific child's parents and let them know the benificial factors of having good nutrition and sleep.
How am I as a parent suppose to stick to a schedule, yet introduce new activities such as going to the zoo? I can't go to the zoo everyday at 2:30 for example? (ECE 150)
I have thought of the same thing, Sheryl! How can a program adjust their activities, field trips, and events to incorporate all of the children -- especially those that have set biological rhythms? (ECE 227)
Will having a regular schedule benefit a child who has a very irregular schedule at home? Will it confuse them and end up somehow harming their development? ECE227
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