ECPE 050 - Parent Toddler Relationships

Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
Group observation and participation experience for parents of one year-olds to study and discuss relevant parenting topics. Discussions are enhanced through the use of current literature, videos, and guest speakers. Observing and interacting with children age 12-24 months provide the laboratory experience.
Course Outcomes:

Participate in a variety of parent education discussions.
Learn songs, finger plays, and creative activities to share with children.
Participate in guiding children through the socialization process.
Share the responsibility of bringing healthy snacks and supervise children while eating.
Learn to value the uniqueness of children in the laboratory experience.
Develop age-appropriate expectations for their children

Course Topics:

Temperament
Emotional development
Speech and language development
Positive discipline
Bonding/attachment
Sleep patterns