Swim’s (2008) article provides an important focus on the childhood developmental skills as an important component for educators working the classroom. The most important function of this article is to define the extremely dynamic variations of childhood developmental theory that teachers can utilize for the student’s educational needs. For instance‚ I found the NAEYC Position Statement to be an important summation of the differing childhood development theories that are now being integrated for the
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The Burden of a Happy Childhood In “The Burden of a Happy Childhood” Cantwell described her grandparent’s house‚ the three story Victorian house her family lived in during her childhood life. There are so many great things she has experienced‚ like having a bird as a pet. After a morning dip on the beach‚ she had a playful moment with her grandfather in his beautiful garden; he washed her feet to remove the sand from her feet. As she grew older‚ all the images of those special moments still captured
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND PREVENTION IN HISPANIC COMMUNITY 1. Childhood Obesity: An Epidemic That ’s Growing Up Fast Reference: Braunstein. D‚ G‚ M.D. (2010).Childhood obesity: An epidemic that ’s growing up fast. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glenn-d-braunstein-md/childhood-obesity-an-epid_b_619311.html Abstract: Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that effects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and
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Childhood obesity‚ also known as Pediatric obesity‚ is a condition in which a child is well over the average weight and height for their specific age group. Over the years‚ childhood obesity has gradually increased by 30%. Many overweight or obese children visit a physician to determine a child’s Body Mass Index (BMI)‚ which is the estimated amount of body fat on a child’s body. A child’s BMI‚ which is determined by their weight and height‚ is placed into one of four categories‚ underweight (less
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Running Header: PREVENTING CHILDHOOD OBESITY Preventing Childhood obesity in school age Children Lakeisha L. Jones Nursing 531 September 6‚ 2010 Abstract Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. The
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Problem with Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. As a result‚ children are at increased risk for myriad preventable acute and chronic medical problems. Many of which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In addition‚ childhood obesity has serious psychosocial consequences‚ such as low self-esteem‚ lower quality of life‚ and depression (KidsHealth). Many social and environmental factors have negatively influenced the physical
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Childhood Obesity I. Introduction A. Video: B. As a mother‚ I felt it was important to research this topic. C. Today‚ I will inform you on what childhood obesity is‚ as well as some of it’s health risk and some of it’s causes. II. Body A. What is Childhood Obesity? 1. Mayo Clinic defines it as a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. 2. The Center for Disease Control‚ defined
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consists in the growth of understanding‚ insight and ultimately some wisdom. Only in mature soil‚ soil rich with experience‚ can ideas really take root"‚ (Adler) my first reaction was to defend childhood education based on my work history and education. Children learn through play and through play they have experiences which are very much a part of their education. These are experiences that last a life time from their intellectual development to their social-emotional growth. I felt that the author
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My Memorable Experience "I have something to tell you..." There was a pause‚ her tone was worrying. "It’s your grandfather‚ he’s passed away." I was stunned: the grandfather who had always been there for me was no longer there. I could feel someone grinding their fist through my stomach; the pain was unbearable. For the first time ever I was lost for words. Tears started to form in my eyes. I could not contain my emotion. All my memories of my grandfather seemed to rush through my head as I sat
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television and engage in sports or extracurricular activities at school instead. Hyunjae Yu reaffirms this correlation when he states “A sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits are both frequently discussed as being among the main causes of childhood obesity in the United States” (Yu). Being one of the main causes of obesity in the United States‚ parents should support and participate in physical activities with their child to reduce their chance of become obese. This also involves parents giving
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