We are discussing how caregivers of children can best deal with the temperament issues that children naturally move through. I have stated at least six principles based on current research regarding setting an environment for children in which caregivers can best address varied temperament issues children display.
We have been discussing temperament in children. Do you wonder how two children can come from the same family in the same home environment and act completely different? I have heard both parents and caregivers state this amazing fact. We know from research that temperament affects how a child is cared for and how a child is cared for affects temperament. Considering a child’s temperament as he goes through developmental stages can make a huge difference in how emotionally and relationally healthy a child will become. What can help you stay on track?
In my last post we talked about three aspects of new research on children’s temperaments. One of those aspects entailed how some temperament traits continue later in life. These traits are characterized as inhibited, unihibited, difficult and well-regulated. I have encapsulated them below.
Since the 1990s, research has significantly expanded on temperament and individual differences in children, particularly relating to social and emotional development. Let’s look at a snapshot of that research to understand its value.
