This document discusses infancy, which is defined as the early period of life and existence as an individual. Key points include that infants in this period first learn to trust caregivers to meet their needs, and it is a sensitive period for brain and body development. Some potential issues during infancy discussed are difficulties from complicated births that can cause brain damage, an unfavorable prenatal environment, issues with parenting like postpartum depression in parents, and unfavorable attitudes towards the infant from significant people like disappointment in the infant's sex or appearance. Discipline is also noted as a potential parenting issue during this period.

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2. What is INFANCY? The period of the newborn. The early period of existence as an individual. The first period of life. Infant An individual under infancy. A young child.

3. Expresses anger over frustrations and hurt. Directs anger and hurt to an inanimate object (dabog) or may stage a grandtampo(sulking or withdrawal) and also tantrums. Can feel hurt and anger but cannot retaliate. Learn things in stride. May withdraw silently, cry quickly or furiously but not for long. Characteristics of Filipino Infant

4. It is the time when children first learn they can trust an adult or parent to take care of all their needs, keep them safe, and give them love. Language acquisition This is the period for the infant to develop brain function and body coordination. Why is this period considered a sensitive period?

5. What are the Issues, Concerns, Problems Encountered during this period?

6. Difficulty and Complicated Birth Can result in temporary and permanent brain damage. Severe and persistent brain damage adverse to the effects on all adjustments during infancy and even during other periods of development. This effect was frequently shown in uncoordinated behaviour, hyperactivity, learning difficulties and emotional problems.

7. Unfavourable Prenatal Environment Infants may have difficulty adjusting to postnatal life.

8. Individuality of the Infant Being different is being inferior. Judging or expecting an infant to do the same behaviour like their other children. Can play havoc or disturbance to the adjustment of an infant during infancy.

9. New – Parent Blues State of depression to new parents. More pronounced to mothers than to fathers. Glandular changes, fatigue and labour, care to the infant, added expenses and changes to the pattern of life. Infants can sense tensions of the parents which contribute to the infant to be nervous and prone to crying.

10. Unfavourable Attitudes on the part of Significant People Happens when the birth draws nearer and increase of awareness for the new responsibilities they will have to face. Disappointment about the infant’s sex and appearance. The infant’s behaviour influences the mother’s behaviour. Attitudes of parents and siblings toward the infant usually persist as the child grows older.

11. Parenting Issues in Discipline Ignoring or distracting the child to threatening with stories of aswangs and Bombays coming to get them. Punishing, scolding and admonished if they continue with their temper tantrums.