[Riffat] 5 years milestone, Leaving the Nest

*last edited 10May2011

Umur Riffat udah 5tahun nih, rasanya malah Mama yang deg-degan, rasanya baru kemaren dia 2tahun, eh skrg udah 5tahun, udah selamat tinggal sama gelar BALITA Mama, huaa.. huaaa.. huaaa..

Antara senang dan sedih, senang karena dia makin besar, makin mandiri dan makin kelihatan karakternya. Sedih karena rasanya melow banget, ni anak udah gede ajaa, bentar lagi sering gak dirumah, bentar lagi tiap malem minggu Mama cengoh dirumah RIffat ngapel ke pacarnya *halaah jauh amaaat hihihi..

Kembali ke laaptooopp, nah sekarang Mama mau coba liat milestone Riffat niih, udah sesuai belum sih sama perkembangan umumnya? Mama contek dari KIDSGROWTH ya

Growth Milestones - FIVE YEARS

"Leaving the Nest"

Your 5-year-old is about to begin "real" school for the first time. Your child changes from a little one, protected by home, to a kindergartner, with the demands of a new school and new expectations. Children this age need approval, praise and encouragement. They want to please and are proud of their work.

School Readiness Is my child ready for kindergarten? Should you send your child with a late summer or fall birthday to kindergarten, or should you wait another year? These are some of the questions parents of 5-year-olds ask themselves. Ideally, kindergarten should be ready for the child rather than getting the child ready for kindergarten. Use the following to see how well your child is doing in acquiring the skills found on most kindergarten checklists. Good physical health, can see and hear well and visits the doctor and dentist regularly.--- CHECK Has self-care skills (dressing, feeding, washing, manages bathroom needs). --- CHECK Follows directions and rules. Pays attention for short periods of time to adult-directed tasks. --- CHECK Able to work independently for short periods.---- CHECK Tolerates frustration and failure.---- CHECK, bekat teknik dagang dan kesanggupan memilih niih Knows his or her full name as well as the name of his or her parents.---- CHECK Easily makes changes and accepts adult supervision and help.--- CHECK Able to play in small groups with other children. --- CHECK Begins to share with others.---- CHECK, apalagi sama adeknya nih, sayaaang banget Listens to stories without interrupting.----- CHECK Recognizes rhyming sounds.----- CHECK Speaks clearly with age-appropriate language skills;Talks in complete sentences of five to six words.---- CHECK Understands that actions have both causes and effects.----- CHECK Shows understanding of general times of the day.---- CHECK Cuts with scissors.---- CHECK Holds crayon or marker; has a collection of paper, pencils, crayons.---- CHECK Separates from parents without being upset.----CHECK, pergi sekolah masih lancar jaya dan kadang full day sampe jam 2 juga dia enjoy saja :-) Looks at pictures and then tells stories. --- CHECK, bawel kalo ini mah Is able to recognize authority.---- CHECK Identifies some alphabet letters and most colors.----- CHECK Buttons shirts, pants, coats and zips up zippers.---- CHECK, iklan susu itu keknya bohong deh, 2th bisa ngancingin baju? hhihi Begins to control himself or herself.---- CHECK Recognizes groups of one, two, three, four and five objects.--- CHECK Sorts similar objects by color, size and shape.--- CHECK Recognizes some common sight words like "stop."---- CHECK Counts to 10.--- CHECK, dan sampai 30, yay!! Uses words like bigger, smaller or heaviest to show comparison.---- CHECK Rides a tricycle.--- CHECK, aaah udah bisa twocycle hehehe Draws a picture of herself or himself including head, body, arms and legs.---- CHECK, udah jugaaaa Knows her or his body parts.--- CHECK Understands concepts such as: in, out, under, on, off, front and back. --- CHECK Follows through when you give him or her one or two directions.--- CHECK Attempts to write his or her name.--- CHECK

Parenting and Behavioral Listen to and show respect for your child. Continue reading to your child or read together. Get a library card and use it regularly. Ask the librarian to pick out age appropriate books. --- yg ini susah dicari di Indonesia :(  By the end of this year many 5-year-olds can recognize simple words and may even be reading. Praise your child's progress. Children this age show concern for each other so parents should encourage diversity, respect and tolerance. The 5-year-old enjoys crafts, coloring and painting. He or she may also begin enjoying simple board games (like "Candyland," etc.).---- Iyaaaa beneeeerrr It is not unusual to have occasional accidents at night and during play. Be understanding and do not make a big deal out of it. However, if it happens frequently, it would be a good idea to discuss the matter with the child's doctor. Enhance your 5-year-old's experience with trips to parks, libraries, zoos and other points of interest. Teach your child the difference between right and wrong. Begin age appropriate chores. Always show affection. A 5-year-old is usually imaginative and has lots of energy. Be sure to praise children. Building self-esteem is very important at this age. Give your child encouragement and praise not only for completing a task but also while working on the task. Avoid physical punishment - it only promotes fear and guilt and teaches the child that violence is acceptable in certain situations. Instead, send the child to a quiet, boring place without anything to do for five minutes as a form of discipline.

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Development Skips, can walk on tiptoes and jumps forward.---CHECK Throws a ball overhand.--- CHECK Washes and dries hands and brushes teeth unassisted.--- CHECK Can cut and paste.--- CHECK Can name four or five colors.--- CHECK, dah hampir semua kayaknya Can state his or her age.---- CHECK Has a vocabulary of six to eight word sentences. --- CHECK, udah buanyaak Can tell a simple story.--- CHECK Can dress and undress without supervision.--- CHECK Knows his or her own phone number, address and several nursery rhymes.--- belum punya HP! hihih Can copy a triangle from a picture.--- CHECK Draws a person with a head, body, arms and legs.--- CHECK Understands right and wrong, fair and unfair. --- CHECK Understands games that have rules.---- CHECK Engages in make-believe and dress-up play, in which your child may assume a specific role ("mommy or daddy").--- CHECK

Oral Health Encourage teeth brushing twice a day with small amount of fluoride toothpaste.---- CHECK Continue to give fluoride supplements if not in the water supply.----- WAAH INI MUSTI TANYA DOKTERNYA NIH Continue seeing a dentist at least twice a year.----- CHECK -- JADI PR Consider the use of dental sealants. Learn how to prevent dental injuries and what to do in case of a dental emergency, especially the loss or fracture of a tooth.---- PR JUGA NIH

Feeding Appetite is usually much better at 5 as the child begins the second of three growth spurts. Continue to offer your child a selection from the basic food groups. Make meal time pleasant, turn off the TV and encourage conversation. Limit carbohydrate snacks like soft drinks, chips, candy and cookies. Instead, encourage healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetables. Ensure your child eats a balanced breakfast and a nutritious lunch at school. Your child may enjoy helping to choose and prepare meals with supervision. ----- kalau soal makan udah no need to worry. Kebiasaan makan sehat udah dibangun sejak bayi

Sleep At this age expect an occasional nightmare or night terror. If the behavior become frequent, speak to your child's doctor about it.

Sexuality Now is the time to begin to teach your child the names of all body parts including genitals. Give your youngster a vocabulary to avoid unwanted touching. If this is a difficult subject for you to discuss, ask the help of your doctor or the child's teacher. Recognize that a child's sexual curiosity and exploration are normal.

Safety Continue to use a seat belt in the back seat of the car at all times. Teach your 5-year-old how to swim. Make sure all swimming pools in your area are secure. Always use sun screen when your child is outside playing or swimming. Keep your child's environment free of smoke. Conduct fire drills and make sure all smoke alarms are operating properly. Make sure any guns in the home are locked up and the ammunition is stored separately. A trigger lock is an additional precaution. And make sure these same safety precautions are followed at friends' homes. Never allow your child to handle firearms. Teach bicycle safety and make sure your child always wears an approved helmet as well as shoes while riding a bicycle. If your home uses gas appliances, install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors. The purchase of a trampoline is not recommended because of the risk of serious injury. Begin to teach your child rules for interacting with strangers, either on the phone or at the door. Never let your child play unsupervised outside.

---- yang diatas banyak PRnya nih. Masih agak susah untuk stay him seat belted, kudu diingetiiiiin terus.. Kursus renang udah jadi rencana, bulan ini kudu jalan rencana les berenang. Helm untuk bersepeda juga kudu beli keknya nih.. secara RIffat suka ngebut kalau bersepeda

Immunizations Since immunization schedules vary from doctor to doctor, and new vaccines may have been introduced,it is always best to seek the advice of your child's health care provider concerning your child's vaccine schedule. Your child may receive one or more immunizations depending on your doctor's schedule. Some doctors prefer to wait until the child actually starts kindergarten (if not at 5) or has already given the recommended immunizations at the 4-year checkup. Annual flu vaccines for children with chronic illnesses like asthma and heart defects. Check with your doctor. Vision and hearing are usually checked at this visit. Other screening done at this age may include a tuberculin test (if indicated) and blood pressure. If there is a family history of elevated cholesterol, some physicians will also obtain a screening blood test. The following immunizations may be given at the 5-year old checkup. 1 dose of DTaP vaccine  ---- CHECK 1 dose of the MMR vaccine ---- CHECK 1 dose of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine --- CHECK 1 dose varicella (chickenpox) vaccine --- CHECK