FRHD 2260 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Early Head Start, Child Care, Prenatal Care

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2260
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Infants and toddlers birth to 36 months (3 years) Infant: birth to 12 months (1 year) Toddler: 12 months to 36 months (1-3 years) Caregiver: adult who takes care of and cares about young children. Early childhood is critical and most vulnerable time in development. Windows of opportunity view importance of early years. Toxic stress: changes architecture of child"s brain and other organ systems and causes impairment. Learning is rapid and cumulative in the first 3 years. Learning prenatally and in the first years of life (foundation of learning) Early experiences are built in our bodies. Brain growth in the first 3 years determine the structure of the brain and affects all learning. Learning is shaped by: interaction between genetics and the environment. Nature (genetic influences on growth and development) vs. nature (environment, experiences, and educational influences on growth and development) Genes provide blueprint for learning and development.