Birthing Experiences in Japan

In Japan if you decide you want to breast feed your baby you are only allowed to feed them 5min on each breast.  Skin to skin time is limited with you and your child. That means you as well as the child are fully clothed. Breast feeding is different. Each have different methods of what is the right way to breast feed the baby. You have nurses and midwives. Some clinics may not have restrooms in the room and you would have to walk if you have to use the restroom right after labor. Some clinics prepare fancy foods such as french or other types of  cuisines. Some nurses may not be as helpful or patient with you during or after labor. Babies are put in hot water to be bathed. What I gather from this insight that people are different and what we think is wrong for someone else  may just be what we want because we're comfortable and probably set in our comfort zone.  I feel that the nurse I had was very caring whereas with this person  the nurse she had was not. It's hard getting use to new cultures and their way of development as well as it is for them getting use to ours. That is why it is important to understand the different development each child deals with on a daily basis. Going in a classroom dealing with all those different behaviors and their way of thinking is a big step and as educators it is a serious challenge and finding a strategy that works for your class is a major goal.

http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2011/10/giving-birth-in-japan-my-experience_14.html

My Birthing Experience

My birthing experience was very calm but sort of agitating. Of course, I had meds in my system. Lol. I had a nurse that was there to guide me through any uncomfortable feelings I may have had.  My sister read to him also we talked about what we were going to do once he was delivered and what the next step was.  I had a normal birth, but  they had to burst the water bag because he just wouldn't come on his own. Lazy:) I constantly walked around the mall but still he wouldn't just wouldnt move.  I only dialated 4 centimeters. It took 16 hours before he came. I was well surrounded by nurses that took very good care of me and including my doctor who always made me laugh and felt at ease. At the end, the doctor told me I didn't have to push anymore (Shorn's head was right at the tip) I told the doctor, "No, I got to. I feel like I have to go to the restroom. "LOL. I kept pushing and all I heard was a "Ploop". And there he was 6lbs. and 10 oz.  I thought he was so cute and he already had an attitude. He acted  as though we woke him out of his sleep. LOL. It was a great experience that I probably Will Not do again. :) I chose this experience because it doesn't matter wether or not you are a single parent or a two parent family, It 's what you as a parent want to enstill in your child. You can repeat yourself all day long. It's up to that child wether or not he's going follow your guidance or learn about growing up somewhere else. At some point when they get older they may come back to you and "you were right". It's up to you to be there for them when they fall as your parents or parent were there for you. 

NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics

Ethical Responsibilities to Children

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities,

abilities, and potential of each child.



Ethical Responsibilities to Families

—To develop relationships of mutual trust andEthical Responsibilities to Colleagues —To support co-workers in meeting their professional

I-2.2

create partnerships with the families we serve.

I-3A.3

needs and in their professional development.

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION

4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and

ethically based services.Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with

whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture. 
   These are related to the aspect of profession because I do respect my families and wish to assist my children when possible in any situations. My coworkers are always my next concern because we work together as a team to build one strong foundation with the children as they step up to next level and to build a relationship with our parents regardless of their background, religion and culture.

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved December 17, 2011, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf.

 The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved December 17, 2011, from http://www.dec-sped.org/.

Course Resources

 Position Statements and Influential Practices

FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early  childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf

NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller

Video

Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.

WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm

Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/

HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/




Children’s Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/

The resources that I admire are located in "blue". Enjoy


Starratt, Robert J. Leaders with Vision: The Quest for School Renewal. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 1995. 219 pages. ED 354 962. 

Daniels, Denise and Robert Plomin. "Origins of Individual Differences in Infant Shyness." DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 21 (1985): 118-121. 

Berk, L., & Winsler, A. (1995). SCAFFOLDING CHILDREN'S LEARNING: VYGOTSKY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. ED 384 443.

Quotes For Encouragement in Early Childhood Studies

"Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet drills, and deciphering uninteresting words. By Lilian Katz.

“[P]art of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness.”
― Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education

" Most joyful experience was wanting to teach and it take everything in me which made feel whole and creative. The passion to make sure all children were taught in environment and ways that truly nurture them to their fullest ability" -by Louise Derman Sparks Professor Emeritus, Pacific  Oak College,CA

Personal Childhood Web

I grew up with people who encourage you to be strong and independent.  When I did something that wasn't right, I had to answer to the person I did it to and receive a punishment from them and then go home and hear a lonnnnnng lecture from my dad. Now that was punishment enough!  My dad would always tell me that " Not to depend on people. Try to accomplish what you need on your own." "Don't always help people for money, God will bless you in other ways because you help someone else." I listen to all his lectures, but this mainly stuck with me in life.  I'm glad he taught me the values of being independent and not to the point where I don't need anyone but  basically to know that when something has to get accomplish in a timely manner, make sure it is done. He showed me how to love and support people by not doing the work for them but to guide and demonstrate how to do it. He always stated," If I do it for you, you will never learn how to do it yourself." True statement.   I am the baby of five and I moved near my parents to help out in their time of need such as company, chores around the house and taking them to doctor appointments.  One day my dad wanted me to help him mow the lawn. Something went wrong with the lawnmower. He said," Lift up the mower and see what the problem is?" I said to myself, " Is he serious? I'm a girl." I did what he said and I found the problem. One of the neighbors came up and watched me and then said to my  mom," why does he have Nette holding up that lawnmower (riding lawnmower)? " That's a girl." My mom said," I guess he's trying to make her a hell of a woman."  We all laughed about it after he past away. I do thank him for all he did for us and how he kept the family together spiritually,financially and mentally.

My sister in law, Rosemarie always been there for me as a counselor and  a confidant as well as another sister. She was always supportive in whatever I did. She guided me with directions  that would assist along the way and when I needed to get my act together she was their to give me the extra push I needed. When it was my last year in college, I got pregnant. OMG! That was hell trying to get to class and doctor's appointments sometimes on the same day my 8' 0'clock class begins. Luckily, I had instructors to work with me and assist me in anyway possible by providing me with makeup assignments.( Pass the class with and "A" Yeah!!! ) After I had the baby  Rose sat down with me and talk  in this beautiful, calm and soothing voice. She gently placed her arms around me and whispered  in a sweet calm voice," This is your last semester and you are going to take your a*@***  back to school and finish with honors." She kissed me on my cheeks and smiled. I was shocked but I did what she said. I graduated and was on the honor roll.  Its amazing how some people can give you that extra push with the right words. LOL

The Passion of Working in the Early Childhood Field

I have this little boy in my class who is soo adorable and he has the most adorable eyes. He loves to cuddle and twirl your hair when he lay his head on your shoulder. He always make me feel so special. One day around  departure time he wanted me to hold him and I did. He laid his head on my shoulders and twirled my hair. When it was time for me to leave at 5, he began crying and would not turn me loose. He held on tight to my shirt and wrapped his arms around my neck and locked on.  He began to call me "Ma". I attempt to look at him with eye to eye contact so I could explain to him that I will be back tomorrow and we will have cuddle time again. I began to rub his back so that he can calm down and let me go.  Once I put him down and picked up my items to leave, he crawled to the window and held his head down and cried.  I felt the emotional attachment me and little man shared and before I leave I always give him his extra time . How can you not love working in the early childcare field? So much passion, excitement and something humorous happening all the time.

Lachelle