Explain the dynamics related to transition to parenthood and ...

[ssal]

Explain the dynamics related to transition to parenthood and describe practices that would be supportive for new parents.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Select, paraphrase and describe early education practices based on four of Bronfenbrenners seven propositions from Chapter 3. Identify and explain which one of the four you believe to be most relevant to your work in early education.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[katieost]

Answer to Question 1

Dynamics
  Changes to couples routine lead to changes in their relationship
  Couples relationships with others are affected
  Few feel prepared to meet newborns constant needs
  Men and women have different reactions
  Traditionalization of roles
  Postpartum
  Employment patterns
  Much unknown about transition to parenthood for teens and single parents
Practices
  Awareness of forms of support for parents
  Understand needs
  Share information about interventions
  Other relevant responses are acceptable

Answer to Question 2

  Both objective and subjective experience is a critical element.
  Reciprocal interactions with others influence development.
  All development is influenced by individual characteristics and by all of the systems.
  Interactions with adults with whom children have strong emotional attachments are necessary.
  Strong attachment leads to motivation and curiosity.
  Childrens attachment figures are capable of more optimal interactions with them when they have close ties to another person.
  Children and parents influence one another.

[ssal]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent