Learner Christina Kortering
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A great way to help children regulate themselves it to help give them vocabulary for emotions. This can also be to have regular checkins with children throughout the day to help them recognize how they’re feeling.
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I usually talk to a colleague about it or go out for a hike or move in some way…that always helps me to gain a better perspective.
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Responsive engages might be greeting children at the door, asking them how their morning is going, asking questions about what they like, what they don’t like, and remembering these things. Playing games with children, asking them questions to help them wonder about the world and if they run into a problem, help them use problem solving techniques to solve it as independently as possible.
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I meditate in the morning and have a breathing prayer that I pray while doing a deep breathing exercise. This brings focus, calm, and encouragement to stressful situations.
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The advice I would give would be to ask good questions both to the child, and to the family/care givers of the child. This will help you get to know the child and help him/her feel seen and heard and valued. Specific, positive feedback is also an awesome way to build connection.
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Definitely…in emergencies, or when communicating parents actions that have been taken, or giving parents an idea of what the guidelines are.
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A crib with a firm mattress.
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Playing lots of games with children that are both kinesthetic and informative/reviewing concepts. Singing songs with motions, playing group games outside.
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You can make healthy habits fun by creating fun songs to sing while washing hands.
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When giving a prospective parent a tour, I would be sure to highlight the warm inviting environment, and that it is centered on the needs of the children. I would also ask the parent if they have any questions and concerns and point out the things we do to help care givers feel confident in leaving their children at our care center.
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I would first write down my observations objectively, then I would talk with the child to get an idea of what may have happened and record that conversations, then talk with a supervisor about it. Then, if we would feel it’s necessary, call CPS.
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My biggest worry is just the unknown and things I didn’t think of before. I worry about not acting quickly enough.
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Keep an open line of communication while still setting healthy boundaries. Be sure to ask lots of questions first, listen, then come up with ideas to solve problems or create pathways together.
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Three most important things:
1. Know my child
2. Care for my child and help her thrive
3. Keep my child safe
Three biggest fears:
1. Not keeping my child safe
2. Misunderstanding my child
3. Treating my child with disrespect
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Start by having them ask questions first, then wonder about those questions together.
