5 Major Areas Covered in the Home Support Blog
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1. Examining why the home is important
2. Observing who and what are in the home
3. Looking at relationships in the home
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4. Shaping the home environemnt to improve outcomes
5. Working with school and community
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Why is it important to pay attention to the home environment?
The image above shows the home environment as more than just the home. That is bcause, as you know, many factors outside of the home influence what happens inside the home. Therefore, as the African proverb states, it takes a village to raise a child. Some say, "I don't see any village buying food and clothes for my child!" Perhaps not, but, as this Chinese proverb states, a child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark.
Every person in your child's life has an impact.
The image above shows the home environment as more than just the home. That is bcause, as you know, many factors outside of the home influence what happens inside the home. Therefore, as the African proverb states, it takes a village to raise a child. Some say, "I don't see any village buying food and clothes for my child!" Perhaps not, but, as this Chinese proverb states, a child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark.
Every person in your child's life has an impact.
Examining why the home is important
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The home environment affects Brain development and Behavior
Children's behavior reflects their stage of development, and aspects of brain functioning. The environment in which a child is born and raised affects their brain development and functioning, and their behavior. The home is the first environment, and one of the most important for helping childen grow and develop well. The home continues to have a powerful impact on the growing child. It can affect children's health, behavior, and learning. The home affects who and what your child becomes. |
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Observing who and what are in the home
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Who and what are in your home affects your child
As you start this journey, pay attention to the influence that family members, friends and relatives have on your child. Their values and relationships are likely to affect your child in one way or another. Children hear and see much more than we think. Consider the language used, the attitudes and opinions that are shared, and how they are shared. You are probably already paying attention to what is in your home. As you do, ask: Do the pictures, books, and music reflect positive images of Black people? Do I have a place for my child to do homework? Is my child eating healthy food and drinking enough water? How is my home supporting my child'shealth and well-being. |
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Looking at relationships in the home
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Relationships within the home affects your child
Relationships can be considerd the foundation for supporting children's health and well-being. Through relationships they learn to speak, care about others, regulate their behavior. Relationships influence how their brains are built. As a parent, you ar abrain builder! You are already aware of the relationships within your home. You live there. Now, I ask that you intentonally think about the relationship between you and your child, the relationship among the children in the home, and the relationship among the adults in the home. All these relationships afftect children. Consider, Also, the relationship between the children and the adults in the home, as well as the relationship with friends, relatives and others who visit your home. |
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Shaping the home environment to improve outcomes
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Shaping my home environment
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Working with school and the community
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Collaborating with others
What is in my neighborhood? What does my child see as they interact with the community? How does my child get to and from school? Are there health and safety issues? Does my child feel safe? What do I need to change to make the community safe and supportive for my child? |
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