Developmental problems in young children-problems in young children

Developmentalproblems in young children include, among others, failure to thrive, behavioral problems, eating problems, sleep problems, toilet training problems, phobias, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, and learning disabilities.

Failure to Thrive

Failure to thrive refers primarily to a delay in physical growth (size) development (maturation) may also be delayed as a result of either poor physical growth or the problems caused by poor growth.

Causes

Failure to thrive usually applies to young children, especially those under 2 years of age. A child who fails to thrive isn’t receiving sufficient nutrition for normal growth and development. The child may have an underlying physical disorder that affects his ability to take in, absorb, process, or retain food. Alternatively, psycho-logic, social, or economic factors may ply a role. The child’s appetite may be poor, or he may not be getting enough food. Poor appetite can be caused by depression. Depression may result if a child isn’t receiving enough social stimulation, as may happen to an infant isolated in an incubator or to a child who receives insufficient attention from parents or other caregivers

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Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is anxiety felt by a child when a parent leaves him alone. Crying when the mother leaves the room or when a stranger approaches is a normal stage of development beginning around age 8 months and lasting until 18 to 24 months. The intensity of this behavior varies with each child. However, some parent, especially fist-time parents, thing separation anxiety is an emotional problem and respond by becoming protective and avoiding separations or new situations. Such behavior can lead to problems in the child’s maturation and development. Fathers may interpret separation anxiety as a sign that the child is spoiled and may criticize the mother or try to modify the child’s behavior by scolding and punishment.

Treatment

A doctor or nurse can reassure the parents that the child’s behavior is normal and discuss methods of handling it. Parents are encouraged to become gradually less protective and restrictive, allowing the child to develop normally. 

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Child-Parent Interactional problems

 Child parent international problems are difficulties in the relationship between a child and his parents. International problems may be during the first few months of life. The relationship between mother and baby may be strained as a consequence of a difficult pregnancy or delivery or lack of support from the father, relative, or friend may also stain a mother relationship with her baby. Contributing to the strain are the baby’s unpredictable feeding and sleeping schedules. Most babies don’t sleep trough the night until 2 to 3 months of age. During this time, most babies have frequent periods of prolonged, intense crying. The parent’s exhaustion, hostility, and guilt may combine with feeling of despair, affecting their relationship with the baby. The poor relationship may slow the child’s development of mental and social skills and cause failure to thrive.

Treatment

The parents may be offered information on the development of infants and helpful tips and for coping. A health care practitioner can also evaluate and discuss the temperament of an individual baby. These measures help the parents develop more realistic expectations and realize that guilt and conflict are normal emotions in early child rearing. This knowledge allows the parents to accept their feeling and try to rebuild a healthy relationship.