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Independent evaluation shows early intervention is changing trajectories for WA families
A new independent evaluation has found specialist early intervention delivered by Western Australian parent and infant mental health service Pregnancy to Parenthood (P2P) is making a meaningful difference for mothers, babies and families experiencing some of the greatest levels of vulnerability. The report, Pregnancy to Parenthood: Changing Life Trajectories for Vulnerable Families, was undertaken by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and supported through funding from Lotterywest.
THE CONVERSATION: Yes, the ‘terrible twos’ are full-on – but let’s look at things from a child’s perspective
THE CONVERSATION Meet Eli. He entered the second year of his life with gusto and now, aged 18 months, he is discovering new things every day including ideas he wants to try out immediately. Like, right now. Waiting is not an option. Combined with his passion for life he often becomes emotionally overwhelmed and erupts into frequent meltdowns. Words and phrases like “no”, “do it myself” and “mine” are used often. Sometimes the smallest thing ends with Eli kicking, biting and crying.
The terrible twos: from a child’s perspective
Meet Eli. He entered the second year of his life with gusto and now, aged 18 months, he is discovering new things every day including ideas he wants to try out immediately. Like, right now. Waiting is not an option. Combined with his passion for life he often becomes emotionally overwhelmed and erupts into frequent meltdowns. Words and phrases like “no”, “do it myself” and “mine” are used often. Sometimes the smallest thing ends with Eli kicking, biting and crying.
Facing The 'Terrible Twos'? Science Can Help You Deal With Toddler Tantrums
(Mayte Torres/Moment/Getty Images) ROCHELLE MATACZ & LYNN PRIDDIS, THE CONVERSATION 27 MARCH 2022 Meet Eli. He entered the second year of his life with gusto and now, aged 18 months, he is discovering new things every day including ideas he wants to try out immediately. Like, right now. Waiting is not an option. Combined with his passion for life he often becomes emotionally overwhelmed and erupts into frequent meltdowns. Words and phrases like "no", "do it myself" and "mine" are used often.
Yes, the 'terrible twos' are full-on, but let's look at things from a child's perspective Original
Meet Eli. He entered the second year of his life with gusto and now, aged 18 months, he is discovering new things every day including ideas he wants to try out immediately. Like, right now. Waiting is not an option. Combined with his passion for life he often becomes emotionally overwhelmed and erupts into frequent meltdowns. Words and phrases like "no," "do it myself" and "mine" are used often. Sometimes the smallest thing ends with Eli kicking, biting and crying.
Yes, the 'terrible twos' are full-on – but let's look at things from a child's perspective
Meet Eli. He entered the second year of his life with gusto and now, aged 18 months, he is discovering new things every day including ideas he wants to try out immediately. Like, right now. Waiting is not an option. Combined with his passion for life he often becomes emotionally overwhelmed and erupts into frequent meltdowns. Words and phrases like “no”, “do it myself” and “mine” are used often. Sometimes the smallest thing ends with Eli kicking, biting and crying.
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