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Im vomiting 2 or more times within 24 hours I have a rash, lice, or nits I have diarrhea, 3 or more times in 24 hours I have an eye infection, thick mucus or puss draining from the eyes I have a soar throat with a fever or swollen glands Im unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, confused, or cranky I have a fever Temp of 100F (taken under arm) or more

Social and Emotional Milestones

AGE RELATIONSHIPS
-Smiles at familiar faces -Anticipates, holding, feedings, etc -Prefers parents or caregivers voice -Responds to their own name

EMOTIONS
-Cries when upset -Comforted by familiar faces -Smiles and reacts with pleasure to social play with familiar faces -Shows excitement

EXPLORE AND LEARN

-Observes own hands -Reaches and grasps things -Clasps hands together -enjoys simple games like Patty cake and peek-a-boo

Young Infants Birth to 6 months Old Infants 6 mo to 12 mo

-Engages in eye contact -Stretches arms up to be held -Likes to be near familiar faces -Preference to be held by familiar faces -Intense attention to adult language -Shows interest in peers

-Accepts comfort from familiar faces -cries when upset -Shows excitement -May comfort self by sucking thumb or holding a special toy or blanket -Laughs out loud -Reacts to change in daily routine -Shows affection for familiar faces -Shows anger

-Likes simple things -Reaches and grasps things -Smiles and plays with self in mirror -Imitates others actions -Enjoys looking at pictures

Social and Emotional Development

Loving relationships give young children a sense of comfort, safety, confidence, and encouragement. They teach young children how to form friendships, communicate emotions, and to deal with challenges. Strong, positive relationships also help children develop trust, empathy, compassion, and a sense of right and wrong. Starting from birth, babies are learning who they are by how they are treated. Through everyday interactions, parents, relatives, and caregivers send babies messages like: Youre clever, Youre good at figuring things out, Youre loved, You make me laugh, I enjoy being with you. These messages shape a babys self-esteem.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

1. Provide babies with responsive care

a. Get to know your baby b. Build open and collaborative relationship with your childs caregiver(s)
2. Support Babies developing skills a. Delight in your babys discoveries b. Build on the skills your baby already has Be affectionate and nurturing a. Give hugs and kisses b. Be patient during the tough times Help your child feel safe and secure a. Be a safe home base for your baby b. Establish routines for your baby Look for ways to make your home culture part of your childs everyday routines a. Teach your childs caregivers b. Choose books and music that reflect your home culture

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10 Wonderful Ways to Build Language Skills

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Talk, Talk, Talk Use parentese with children during the first few months Encourage babbling and cooing Use full sentences when you speak Make eye contact 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Teach children sign language Sing and Read to little ones Use simple and short sentences Use gestures that help convey meaning Expand the meaning