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Individual differences in body size are more apparent during
________ early childhood than in infancy and toddlerhood.
Parental advice for early childhood
________: provide basic info about reproduction; teach basic understanding of privacy and when behaviors are appropriate; explain the difference between wanted and unwanted touch; discuss boundaries.
Parental advice for infancy
________: teach correct names of body parts; provide basic info about male and female bodies; teach how to respectfully interact with peers; provide very simple answers to questions about the body.
Increase of proprioception
bodys awareness of space
Infancy (0-2)
curiosity about the body; no inhibitions around nudity; touching genitals (publicly or privately)
Children grow rapidly between ages
3 and 6 but less quickly than in infancy and toddlerhood.
Bones harden , giving the child
a firmer shape and protecting the internal organs.
The increased capacities of the respiratory and circulatory systems build
physical stamina and, along with the developing immune system, keep children healthier.
Do children have a sense of sexuality?
• Natural exploration of the human body • Don’t overreact or shame children • Teach about respecting privacy
Posture and balance improve,
fostering gains in motor coordination.
Boys continue to be
slightly larger than girls; have more muscle tissue
Child’s shape becomes
more streamlined
Muscular and skeletal growth
progresses, making children stronger.
On average, children add
2 to 3 inches in height and about 5 pounds in weight each year in early childhood.
Children gradually become
thinner and leaner
Cartilage turns to bone at
a faster rate
Increase of proprioception –
body’s awareness of space
With self awareness comes
body image
Dissatisfaction in ______ with children
body image
Infancy (0-2):
curiosity about the body; no inhibitions around nudity; touching genitals (publicly or privately)
Parental advice for infancy:
teach correct names of body parts; provide basic info about male and female bodies; teach how to respectfully interact with peers; provide very simple answers to questions about the body
Early childhood (2-5):
exploration with kids of the same age; questions about sexuality or reproduction; curiosity regarding adult bodies; continued lack of inhibition around nudity; use of slang terms for body parts and functions
Parental advice for early childhood:
provide basic info about reproduction; teach basic understanding of privacy and when behaviors are appropriate; explain the difference between wanted and unwanted touch; discuss boundaries
