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Infants;Fear
At birth,babies react with the startle reflex when they hear loud sounds or do not have support for their bodies. This is because the change in their bodies is caused by reflex rather than by a feeling, which would be driven by a thought. Fear as an emotion occurs at around 6 months. What adults say and how they act affect babies fears. Adults who tell babies that many situations can hurt them teach children to fear. Of course some fear is good. -
Infants;Anxiety.
Anxiety is fear of a possible future event. Anxiety is often seen in babies at 10 and 12 months.
The first anxiety of an infant is called separation anxiety. During this time, babies become anxious when the adults they love must leave them for a time During the first year, babies need someone to fill their needs. The best way to take care of a child during their anxiety is to allow them to first express themselves, address it and continue to support them. -
Infants;Anger
Almost from birth babies show infant rage which is distress with no thought behind it. By 8 to 10 months, infants direct their anger physically and when they are held against their will, and when they are being distracted when they want their needs met. Meeting the baby's needs quickly often prevents anger. Staying calm and talking in a quiet voice and not looking upset help children to see how to control their anger. -
Toddlers;Fear
Many fears that began during infancy are evident after the first birthday. Fears increase quickly after age two because toddlers know about more things to fear. Toddlers also may fear animals, darkness, nightmares, injuries, gestures, and startling people. Adults should handle these fears by never pushing or teasing them into scary situation. Keeping toddlers from too much TV also may help. -
Toddlers;Anxiety
Separation anxiety continues into the toddler stage and sometimes beyond. Many toddlers overcome some of their separations anxiety if they feel the caregivers love and know the caregiver will return. Nightmares also begin around two years of age. A nightmare is a way of dealing with an anxiety stemming from fears. For most children, nightmares decrease in time. -
Toddlers;Anger
At this age, toddlers desire more independence and have a strong will. When thwarted in their goal seeking behavior, they will react with anger. Sudden emotional outbursts occur at two to three year old's called temper tantrums. Temper tantrums are meant to attract attention, ignoring the toddler may cause them to stop. After the tantrum is over, give the toddler love and reassurance. -
Preschoolers ; Anger and Aggression.
Preschoolers tend to hit and bite less than toddlers, but they threaten and yell more. Increased language cause this change. Preschoolers who show aggression appear to be rooted from adults. Having goals blocked can cause anger. Preschoolers who like to take charge and not get what they want are most affected. -
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Preschoolers; Fear and Anxiety
Toddler fears disappear and new ones are replaced. As the mind develop, children correlate fears to objects, such as robbers to darkness. On the positive side, some fears may help protect children from unsafe activities. Reassurance and constant care will allow the child to develop and overcome their fears.