The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations All babies are born with a small natural immunity to disease‚ but vaccination/immunizations offer important complementary defense against serious infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are also the leading cause death and disability in children. For hundreds of years‚ beginning with Edward Jenner’s research‚ scientists have sought to intervene to prevent the spread of infection by inducing immunity through the use of vaccines. Subsequently‚ scientists
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In this essay‚ the development of Early Years care and education policy in Ireland will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be made on quality‚ curricula and professionalism of the developments. Some of the main reasons policy and provision weren’t up to standards is because in the early 1900’s eternal factors such as poor economy and a high level of unemployment meant there was no demand for childcare services in Ireland. External factors such as EU policy and children’s rights also affected
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PTSD and Childhood Trauma By Bob Murray‚ PhD Over the years my wife‚ and fellow therapist‚ Alicia Fortinberry‚ and I have treated many people who were suffering from what is called post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD including a number of Vietnam veterans. In talking to the vets I noticed that a pattern was developing which caused me to widen my enquiries to veterans who went through the same experiences in Asia‚ but who did not have the symptoms of PTSD. I have not had the time to do a formal
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Personal Philosophy of Early Childhood Education As a child in school‚ I remember saying to myself‚ “If I become a teacher‚ I would never do that to my students!” At a very young age‚ as young as a primary student‚ my philosophy towards education is already in progress. I envisioned myself as someone that can change these negative classroom experiences to a positive one. I want to help‚ in my own little way‚ to make learning in the classroom easy and fun. My childhood years was a critical
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The short article‚ Moving Beyond Colorblindedness in Early Childhood Classrooms emphasizes on teaching diversity in an early childhood classroom. The article deliberately encourages teachers to teach children about race by communicating racial diversity to them however they can. The publisher of the article states that‚ “Once teachers recognize that silence on these issues contributes to the problem‚ then they may be more likely to interrupt racism rather than ignore it.” Being color blind to the
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Childhood Obesity: How to Stop it Before it Begins June 10‚ 2012 Childhood Obesity: How to Stop it Before it Begins In the past 20 years childhood obesity has dramatically increased in the United States. Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children between the ages of 2-19 are obese. (Putnam‚ 2012). Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or wellbeing. Unfortunately due to the rise of obesity in children it is being recognized as a serious
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The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education Entitlement & provision for early years education. As part of the every child matters agenda and the Childcare Act 2006 every child aged 3 & 4 is entitled to receive part time early years education of up to 12.5 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year to ensure that they receive up to 2 years free education before reaching school age. The characteristics of schools & school governance. All schools
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There are different types of childcare options available for early years‚ these include: Sure Start Children’s Centre: Working with parents right from the birth of their child‚ providing early years education for children‚ full day care‚ short-term care‚ health and family support‚ parenting advice as well as training and employment advice. Nursery schools: Provide early learning and childcare for children between three and five years old. They are often based at Sure Start Children’s Centres or
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topic of the research paper will be a discussion of health issues that childhood obesity has on young children today and throughout their lives. Obesity is a rising problem in children and adolescents‚ the long-term health and social problems that are arising from this. By examining the child’s lifestyle and their genetic makeup‚ one can find out why or how the child became obese. Childhood obesity is very important in today’s society. One would have to narrow down childhood obesity to dealing with
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INDICATORS OF SENSORY LOSS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN OF..... NEW BORN AND INFANCY SIGHT LOSS * Dislike or avoidance of close contact of others * Startles easily * Short attention span for the child’s age * Frequent daydreaming * Turns or tilts head to use one eye or closing one eye * Appearance of a squint or cross eyes * Dislike of bright light * Placing face close to books‚ pictures etc. * Bumping into furniture‚ people etc. * Lack of spacial awareness * Excessive blinking or rubbing
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