Parenting That Promotes Positive Social, Emotional and Behavioral Development in Middle Childhood

This set of flashcards focuses on key terms related to parenting and its impact on child development during middle childhood.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's emotions and behavior in the face of external demands.

Emotion Regulation

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions.

Parental Warmth

The quality of parents’ positive affect and acceptance, which is crucial for a positive parent-child relationship.

Parental Involvement

The active participation of parents in their children's educational activities and daily life, fostering engagement and support.

Scaffolding

A teaching method that involves providing support to help children move towards a stronger understanding and greater independence in their learning.

Coping Strategies

Conscious efforts to manage stress and difficult emotions, which can be either active (problem-solving) or avoidant (repressing thoughts).

Social-Emotional Competence

The ability to understand and manage emotions, foster relationships, and navigate social interactions.

Externalizing Problems

Behaviors that are directed outward, such as aggression and hyperactivity, often identified in children and adolescents.

Internalizing Problems

Psychological issues that manifest inwardly, including anxiety and depression.

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and demandingness, promoting social competence and self-regulation in children.