Quotes by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
“A family's responses to crisis or to a new situation mirror those of a child. That is to say, the way a small child deals with a new challenge (for instance, learning to walk) has certain predictable stages: regression, anxiety, mastery, new energy, growth, and feedback for future achievement. These stages can also be seen in adults coping with new life events, whether positive or negative.” (Brazelton, T. Berry, 1989).
“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” (Brazelton, T. Berry, 1992)
Quote by Susan Bredekamp Ph.D.
"We are decision makers. As adults caring for children, it is our responsibility to seek out and intentionally plan the best opportunities for children that support their over-all well being and healthy development. Developmentally appropriate practice, commonly known as DAP, is a comprehensive educational perspective that supports optimal healthy development for every child. Understanding DAP - its meaning and intentional practices - is essential in guiding the decisions we make for young children". (NAEYC, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8, 2009)
Quotes from week 2 Early Childhood Professionals:
“I had a built in passion that it was important to make a contribution to the world.”
(Derman-Sparks, Louise)
“We as professionals in the early child field have an opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.” (Escobido, Sandy)
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Attachment_to_a_baby_is_a_longterm_process. (n.d.). Columbia
NAEYC, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8, 2009)
Video Program: “The Passion for Early Childhood”
Shelley,
ReplyDeleteThe quote “Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D made me think sometimes even bonding with young children is a process and not an experience that happens right away. Reflecting back on the day my little girl was born indeed was a magical moment .Then having anxiety later when she did not breastfeed right away was devastating. I felt the bond between me and my newborn was not there. I cried when I took her home and tried again. (It could have also been postpartum depression too because at the time nurses said breastfeeding brings mothers and babies together.) I was determined to experience a bond with my child. It was not until two weeks later that she attached. By that time I was happy and in tears. I agree there was some determination and work involved to have “that bond” being a first time mom.
Jay
Shelley,
ReplyDeleteYour quotes were incredibly inspirational and pointed to the importance of bonding with children and how even the role of parent must be of "teacher" and learning how to give our children opportunities for self-discovery and growth.
I strongly agree with Sandy Escobido quote! As early childhood professionals we have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better but if that same opportunity is not used wisely it will be for the worst.
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