Emotional Development

I posted last week about Caleb going through some emotional development and recent post about he is having tantrums.
I found it in Hogg's book some info regarding this emotional thingy and I decided to point out some interesting highlights that catch my interest. I hope this will be a useful information for you (or in future)

What cause the emotions:
1. The Child's own temperament
the child's character itself will play a big role. If his character alone is sensitive, grumpy type...he would be more likely to get vulnerable and easily get upset

2. Environmental Factors
when house is not child-proof, our toddie can easily get injured and when they get hurt often means they cry often too.
Changes or chaos in the family can affect his emotion too.
Or when you have an early walker, he will easily get frustrated if he can't find a way and opportunity to be free exploring his new skill.
In this case, it is true for caleb. Caleb gets frustrated when we go outside having meals or his parents are having a long chit chat with friends while he just do nothing but sit. he wants to walk around and explore but most of the times he needs to wait til one of his parents finish the meal before he gets to walk. Of course he cant walk alone right. and that is why he seems bored and act upset on some of our outings.

3. Developmental issues
When a child is going through a separation anxiety phase, he will be so clingy to us and will get upset whenever he doesn't see us around. This happens to Caleb. I told you before there was a whole week he was being so cranky and so clingy. It still happens til now though.
Lack of vocabulary language can cause a frustration too. Toddlers by 1 year above should have understood what we are saying. He has alot of things in his mind and just when he wants to say it..he doesnt know what word to use..he sure knows what he wants but he cant say it...this can make him so frustrated!
The twos. well I'm not there yet. But people say (and the book too) that 2 years old is the age of when our babies get to be independent. they start saying I, me and mine. their willingnes too please their parents have decreased. they know what likes and dislikes. people often use the word 'terrible two's"
Teething. hmmm yes...sore gums can really affect baby's sleep, appetite and of course behaviour! Happens to Caleb too.

4. Parent's behaviour
I like what Tracy said that all children have emotions, it's how parents react to them that matters.
our children can get runaway emotions when parents get inconsistent, have different standards and argue with each other, and dont prepare the child for upcoming events that might be stressful.

source: Baby whisperer solves all your problem (tracy hogg) p.299