Sentences with phrase «clear understanding of child development»

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These attachments support children as they develop a sense of self and begin to understand their emotions, and they lay the foundation for establishing successful relationships at later ages.6 With an estimated 6 million young children enrolled in child care, it is clear that early learning programs, and the people who work in them, have a critical role to play in child development — a role that complements parents.7 Furthermore, this crucial development must be supported from infancy, when brain development is at its peak.

It is clear from this research that those working with young children require both a clear understanding of social emotional development and mental health practices and an understanding of how their own thoughts, beliefs and behaviors shape their interpretation of child and adult behavior.

Through the years, my mentors in the study of psychology and social work have guided me along a clear path in understanding children's development and emotional health as well as key parenting skills.

While the research has examined parental knowledge as a risk factor for poorer child development across a range of domains, a clear understanding of the mechanisms by which parental knowledge impacts on children's development and behaviour is lacking.