HHD - parenting

Physical needs

• nutritious food

• Adequate housing

• Access to healthcare

• Movement,play,activity

Social needs

• encourage family connections

• Secure environment & positive interaction

• Opportunity for achievement

• Teaching appropriate social behaviour

Emotional needs

• positive care ; loved,wanted,connected

• Consistent warm attention

• Positive assurance → praise

• Routine & timely responses

Intellectual needs

• wider interaction(peers, caregiver) increases communication

• Play/toys (for thinking)

• Interaction,attention,instruction → skill development

Social support for parents

• is informal or practical assistance from relatives, friends, neighbours or the community

Eg:

• money

• Baby sitters

• Help with meal prep

• Help in case of emergencies

• Care of other children

• Sharing of info

• Assistance with transport

Emotional support for parents

• relates to the feeling that others understand your needs & are trying to help you

Eg:

• active listening

• Empathising & validating

• Love or care & encouragement

• Problem solving