The Advocates' Child Studies Blog

Relationship Reflections First, I would like to say I am a late bloomer had many mentors, but was never sure what I wanted to do in life. My mother and father have always been my mentors and have always given me phenomenal guidance. Finally, after high school still not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I attended Fordham University in New York City and received a Bachelors in Business Administration. Still, at this time, I was not sure what I wanted to do. One of my professors from college told me about a job at The Head Start Program located in the Bronx. Before I tell you what happen I have to tell you other things that took place.  While  In college I always participated when early learners came to visit the University during field trips or whenever the university had children’s’ day for students that had children. Professor Barbara Lindsey would ask me if would I help with the children, I always said yes. Nevertheless, I became a regular when these events to...

 Authentic Resources     Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.).   Three core concepts in early development: 1.     Experiences build brain architecture . [Video file]. Retireved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/brain_architecture/ Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.).   Three core concepts in early development: 2. Serve & return interaction shapes brain circuitry.   [Video file]. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/serve_and_return/ Center on the Developing Child–Harvard University. (n.d.).   Three core concepts in early development: 3. Toxic stress derails healthy development.   [Video file]. Retireved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/resources/multimedia/videos/three_core_concepts/toxic_stress/ Coplan, R. J., & Armer, M. (2...

There is wonderful information about educators helping traumatized children http://traumasensitiveschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Helping-Traumatized-Children-Learn.pdf

Children are like sponges always absorbing all they hear, and see P eople from every walk of life have something to say about children. These famous quotes about children show just how broad the spectrum is when it comes to people speaking up for children. No matter what others are saying, remember that  God views children as especially important  in His kingdom, and He has many of His own famous quotes about children. "A person's a person, no matter how small." 

Encouraging Colleagues When they are down the best comfort ever. Some of us colleagues began this journey together with our first class On Foundations of Child Development and now I have added more colleagues to this journey. Due to having technical difficulty most of these weeks. I have been late with every assignment, but I would not give up because we started together and we will end this journey with a positive and not a negative. You may not have known it, but by Just reading your discussions and blogs have kept me encouraged to keep going. Several times I wanted to throw in the towel, but I didn’t and that is what counts. 

 Spiritual Quote A child's life is like a piece of paper...  on which every person leaves a mark. A daughter/son may outgrow your lap, but she/he will never outgrow your heart. Walden University M.S. in Early Childhood Studies Criteria for Blog Assignments Quality of Work Submitted Exemplary Work reflects graduate-level critical, analytical thinking. (2 points for initial post; 1 point for each comment) Satisfactory Work reflects some minimal effort. (0-2 points for post; 0-1 point for each comment) Unsatisfactory Work reflects no effort. (No blog post shown; no comments given)     Adherence to Assignment Expectations The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria. Assignment meets expectations All key components are included Assignment is close to the expectation. Some key components are included. Does not fulfill the expecta...

 Spiritual Quote A child's life is like a piece of paper...  on which every person leaves a mark. A daughter/son may outgrow your lap, but she/he will never outgrow your heart. Walden University M.S. in Early Childhood Studies Criteria for Blog Assignments Quality of Work Submitted Exemplary Work reflects graduate-level critical, analytical thinking. (2 points for initial post; 1 point for each comment) Satisfactory Work reflects some minimal effort. (0-2 points for post; 0-1 point for each comment) Unsatisfactory Work reflects no effort. (No blog post shown; no comments given)     Adherence to Assignment Expectations The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria. Assignment meets expectations All key components are included Assignment is close to the expectation. Some key components are included. Does not fulfill the expecta...

Making an allowance for an obligation to observing young children holistically. We as educators, school administrators, and early interventionist must evaluate the whole Child not just pieces of the child. I do believe the child which may have a delay, should be assessed, and evaluated, but sometimes it is a catch 22 because for one thing, the child may not have a delay, but on the other hand, if they do have a delay. It can be caught early in life, and then again being done too early may sometimes be done with biases depending on who is doing the child’s assessment. Furthermore, assessments first need to be done in an environment that is comfortable to the child and many instruments should be used for testing, and several interventionist, teachers and school administrators’ should meet with families a few times before the actual evaluation is completed. In my opinion if we do this we can be sure the child is being evaluated properly and without biased assumptions not all educators ...

Making an allowance for an obligation to observing young children holistically. We as educators, school administrators, and early interventionist must evaluate the whole Child not just pieces of the child. I do believe the child which may have a delay, should be assessed, and evaluated, but sometimes it is a catch 22 because for one thing, the child may not have a delay, but on the other hand, if they do have a delay. It can be caught early in life, and then again being done too early may sometimes be done with biases depending on who is doing the child’s assessment. Furthermore, assessments first need to be done in an environment that is comfortable to the child and many instruments should be used for testing, and several interventionist, teachers and school administrators’ should meet with families a few times before the actual evaluation is completed. In my opinion if we do this we can be sure the child is being evaluated properly and without biased assumptions not all educators ...

Emotional Abuse, Neglect, and violence Emotional abuse is behavior that damages a child’s emotional development or sense of self-esteem. It may consist of pressures, continuous condemnation, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance. Neglect is a pattern of failing to provide for a child’s basic physical and emotional needs. Neglect is a very common type of child abuse, and according to Child Welfare Information Gateway, more children suffer from neglect than from physical and sexual abuse combined. (  (Parenting Should Not Be Hard You deserve Support., 2016) .    As a child growing up my very best friend was exposed to a tremendous amount violence because her parents fought all the time, plus, they were Alcoholics. She was beaten almost every day because her mother was angry at her father, and her father abused her because he was angry at her mother. Lynne was an only child, her only outlet was coming to my house, and playing with my siblings, at th...