Importance: Helps learning be more effective, easier to complete independently and efficiently.

Association: This is something that we all do, it is like the little voice inside your head. Acknowledging this voice (something everyone does everyday) and using it in an effective way will make you a more efficient learner.

Importance: Dental health is very significant to a child's overall health, addressing this as early as possible is ideal.

Association: I had braces when I was a kid, I had a crossbite which is a type of malocclusion

Why it's important- it describes a common condition that can cause distress in children.

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Why it's important- it can influence a child's social experiences, self-esteem, and overall well-being. This can also be the result of bullying.

Association- In my first-grade year, I've experienced this, but on the other side. My friends started to feel more dominant than me, which led to some bullying and having me question if I had friends or not.

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Importance- Gender typing is when society teaches people to behave in ways that match their gender. For example, boys might be encouraged to play with trucks, and girls with dolls. It’s important because it shapes how we see ourselves and others, and influences how we are treated in society.

Association- Gender typing is like clothing labels—it assigns people to categories based on societal expectations, but it doesn’t always fit everyone.

Definition- The gender identity held by individuals who score high on both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine personality characteristics.

Importance- androgyny is important because it encourages personal freedom, equality, and a more inclusive view of gender.

association- An example of androgyny in real life could be someone wearing a mix of traditionally "masculine" and "feminine" clothing, like a person wearing a suit with sneakers and earrings. They don't strictly follow gender norms and express a blend of both masculine and feminine traits.

Importance: Well this could be seen as a positive and negative thing in child development. It all depends on how much screen time that child is having. It could be educational as well, especially shows that teach fundamental concepts. And could help with imagination and creativity.

Association: An analogy: Television viewing is like a garden. Like if the child's development is the garden and their brain and all of that are like the different plants. Which should be cared for and have attention so that it can grow. The television could be the water, to much of it will drown the plant. Which is compared to, too much television could slow down the development of the children.

Importance: This is really important because when a child grows it is important in many aspects of their life. Gross motor skills makes the larger muscle groups stronger. Also, problem-solving because children try to use different movements and activities. So it is crucial for mental and physical well-being.

Association: Tip for remembering: "Big body, Big Moves". Since this involves "bigger" muscles in your body. Then the "big moves", like the examples of gross motor development, running, jumping, and climbing.