Description: Emphasis is placed on healthy families, parenting skills, and the growth and development of young children. Also studied is how to maintain health during pregnancy, through life style management, exercise, and good nutrition. Other topics include decision making about pregnancy, parenting, drugs, alcohol, and sex.        
                         
 

Course objectives:

  • Identify the different stages of childhood.
  • Become acquainted with the physical end emotional developmental stages of children.
  • Identify the different needs of children at diferent stages.
  • Explain the responsiblilites of becoming a parent.
  • Determine behaviors of a healthy pregnancy.
  • Identify careers related to children.
  • Recommend certain behaviors to provide protection and safety to children.
  • Determine what qualities they feel create a good parent.