Life at 3: Bad Behavior, DVD

Part of the Life at 3 Series | Life at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9: A Longitudinal Study in Child Development

A major part of socialization is about self-control—and age 3 is a critical time for a child to learn how to reign in hostility, resentment, and impulsive behavior. This program delivers a progress report on five toddlers—the public face of a much larger longitudinal study—who must now learn to manage their own feelings and actions. Can Declan get a handle on the tantrums that, not surprisingly, have increased with the arrival of a baby brother? Why does Jara’na cry every time he is separated from his mother? What’s preventing Anastasia from paying attention to her teachers? And how can Daniel control his feelings when faced with a tragedy that would test even the bravest of adults? Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5, and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (57 minutes)

Length: 57 minutes

ORDER CODE: BVL39703

ISBN: 978-1-60467-638-9

Copyright date: ©2008

Closed Captioned

Children's Behavior: Self-Control (05:22)

A critical time in a child's life to learn self-control is prior to starting school. Around the age of two, children begin a lifelong journey of having a sense of self. Young Daniel deals with extreme emotional upheaval in his life.

Stressful Life Events for Children (03:15)

At age 3, Daniel still visits his paralyzed brother. The strain on Daniel's parents affects their marriage. As a result, Daniel experiences overwhelming emotions stemming from his parents' fears.

Toddler Behavior Regulation (03:27)

Stressed by several traumatic experiences, a family struggles to keep together. Young Daniel is fearful and anxious. Behavior regulation in children is challenging for children and parents. Arrival of a new sibling is a trying time for young children.

Toddlers: Tantrums (04:30)

A three-year-old demands a certain order to his life's activities. Change of any kind triggers hours of crying. How will Daniel adjust to his new baby brother? He has frequent and intense tantrums.

Children Learn to Self-Regulate (03:22)

As children learn to regulate their behavior, they go beyond suppressing intense emotions. They also learn to express positive emotions like enthusiasm.

How to Raise a Confident Child (03:11)

To fit in socially, children must learn to not only pay attention to the tasks they love but also to the tasks they find tedious. Attention from family has made a three-year-old toddler fearless and confident.

Toddlers: Rules and Freedom (04:42)

After three years of living within the bounds of family only, a three-year-old will enter her first day of pre-school. She has trouble sharing and paying attention to anyone attempting to direct her behavior.

Toddler: Fear of Separation from Mother (05:54)

Three-year-old Jara'na is creative and imaginative--if he has mother at his side. After months of daycare, he still cries over separation from his mother.

Emotional Response to Child's Death (05:34)

Daniel, who had become anxious and fearful, is himself again after his dad pays him more attention. As the family heals, Daniel's brother dies of pneumonia. The family now must heal from the loss.

Child Resilience (02:54)

Human beings exhibit resilience, the ability to bounce back from tragedy, suffering, and grief. A child can build resilience through the ability to focus attention on the tasks at hand. A child's resilience is a key to his ability to self-regulate.

Children, Separation, and Divorce (03:18)

Children who live apart from one parent or the other have the highest risk of behavior problems as they grow up.

Children and Separate Households (05:55)

Three-year-old Wyatt adjusts to his parents' separate households. Wyatt now has a better chance of spending enough time with both mom and dad. Money is also a critical factor in a child's security.

Parenting Decisions (03:09)

After suffering the loss of one of their children, Daniel's parents move into a new home. Daniel's father's decision to spend more time with his son gives Daniel the emotional stability he needs.

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