Parenting Skills Manual

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Age from 1to 2 years  A child can understand his/her own activities. For example- a child knows that a flute will make sound if it is blown.  A child can arrange things according to their size and color. A child hits his/ her parents when angry.  A child can take food on his/her own but may drop some of the food while eating. A child can show his/her limbs of the body.  A child can walk easily.  A child can run.  A child can recognize basic body parts like his /her nose, ears, mouth, tongue, teeth, hair, stomach and face Age from 2 to 3 years     

A child can begin to do things based on his own thinking. For example- he/she takes the help of a high chair or stool to get hold of something. A child can draw a circle. A child can wear dresses by him/herself. A child can easily identify colors. A child wants affection. A child plays and mixes with other children.

Age from 3 to 5 years     

A child can count on his/her fingers. A child becomes affectionate to younger one. A child can wash his/her hands, face, feet by him/ herself. A child can write his/her own name, age and address. A child can jump over the playing rope. A child wants to share his/her toys with others.

CASE: MARY (1 YEAR OLD) Mary is a one-year-old baby. When she is hungry or tired, she begins to cry and her parents respond by feeding her or putting her to sleep. She watches everyone very closely and moves around, touching everything she can get her hands on and putting objects in her mouth. She also listens carefully to the noises around her and can recognize the voice of her mother and father.

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