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Social Development
The First Year
Social Development
The process of learning to interact with others
Expressing oneself to others
Social Development
A person with healthy social development:
- Can communicate well with others
- Listens to different points of view before acting
1 Month
When lifted or touched, most babies stop crying
2 Months
Babies will be able to see clearly and enjoy watching and interacting with a caregiver.
3 Months
Babies turn their head in response to a voice
4 Months
Babies laugh out loud
5 Months
Babies show an increased interest in family members other than parents
6 Months
Babies love company and attention
7 Months
Babies prefer parents over other family members or strangers
Stranger Anxiety
A fear of unfamiliar peopleShows that baby’s memory is improving
Stranger Anxiety
Click on image for video (1:11 minutes)
8 Months
Babies prefer to be in a room with other people
9-10 Months
Babies crawl after their parents
Enjoy being chased
Enjoy throwing toys over and over
11-12 MonthsOften friendly and
happy
Sensitive to others’ emotions
Know how to influence and adjust to emotions
Tolerant of strangers
Intersection Fact: Baylor University Study
Abused and neglected children who failed to receive love, touch, and opportunities for learning had brains 20-30% smaller than
average
Failure to Thrive Results from lack of love and attention
Not able to develop caring, meaningful relationships as adults
The Effects of Child Neglect
Danielle Crocket 6 years old 46 pounds
Malnourished and anemic She couldn't talk; she just grunted
Click on image for video (7:30)
Helping Babies develop socially and emotionally
Your turn: What are some things a parent/caregiver can do to help
children ages birth-1 year develop socially and emotionally?
Quality Time
Playing games with your baby is a great way to spend quality time together.
Looking Games
Listening Games
Baby Exercises
Hide and Seek
Peek-a-Boo