Parenting Challenges

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Unit 5

• Parenting Challenges
• Mary Smith, Manila High School

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Objective 5.1Define terms related to parenting
challenges
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Terms/Definitions
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ADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorder

• A learning disability in which a person is not
  able to control his or her activity or
  concentrate for a normal length of time

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ATTENTION SPAN

• The length of time a person can concentrate on
  any one thing

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AUTISM

• A disorder characterized by lack of
  communication, extreme concern with oneself, and
  detachment from reality

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CAREGIVER

• A person that provides care for and meets the
  needs of someone else

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CRISIS

• An unstable or critical situation in which the
  outcome will make a decisive difference for
  better or worse

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DISABLED CHILD

• A child unable to perform certain physical,
  mental, and/or emotional tasks

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DUAL CAREER FAMILY

• A family in which both husband and wife are
  employed outside the home

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GIFTED CHILD

• Child with unusual intelligence, special artistic
  talents, and/or the ability to understand
  relationships and abstract ideas

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HYPERACTIVE CHILD

• Being overly and uncontrollably active

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INCLUSION

• A term for enrolling special needs children into
  all areas of the curriculum

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LATCH KEY CHILD

• A child who regularly goes home after school to
  an empty house or apartment

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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

• Feelings of sadness and hopelessness following
  the birth, delivery, and recovery period

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PRODIGY

• A gifted child

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SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

• A child identified as needing assistance to
  compensate for specific disabilities

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Objective 5.2Name specific concerns of new
parents
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Concerns a new parent may face

• Care and safety of the newborn
• Postpartum depression
• New roles and responsibilities
• Financial adjustments
• Changes in routine

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Objective 5.3List concerns unique to teen parents
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Concerns a teen parent may face

• Education
• Finances
• Health
• Social changes
• Personal goals

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Objective 5.4List concerns unique to adult
single parents
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Concerns an adult single parent may face

• Establishing a support network
• Lack of quality time with the child
• Unique financial challenges

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Objective 5.5List concerns unique to dual-career
families
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Concerns of dual-career families

• Division of labor
• Balancing work and family

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Objective 5.6Identify child care options
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Factors that influence child care decisions

• Age of child
• Cost of care
• Hours of operation
• Parental values
• Location
• Quality

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Characteristics of quality child care

• Licensing and accreditation
• Qualifications of director and staff
• Adult-child ratio
• Adequate space and equipment
• Safety and security

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Child care options

• Home based
• Center based
• Employee based

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Evaluating child care

• www.arkansas.gov/childcare

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Objective 5.7List challenges of parenting a
special needs child
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Appropriate response

• Act on diagnosed condition
• Education family and friends
• Find support

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Objective 5.8Describe parenting strategies to
help children cope with crises
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Strategies

• Remain calm
• Listen to fears and worries
• Maintain routines
• Seek outside help if needed

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Objective 5.9List resources available for
parents facing challenges
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Resources

• Family members and friends
• Teachers
• Clergy members
• Public or private agencies
• Support groups