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Genika replied to the discussion Screen time in childcare in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:38:17 +0000

I think screen time can only be an issue if it’s being abused, and used for long periods a day. I think its okay if it’s being used for an educational purpose or just for a little while as a reward. For example, I love seeing my child get excited over tv characters and when there are books that have her favorite characters it gives me a chance…

Genika replied to the discussion Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:19:02 +0000

Reply to Trainer Monitored Discussion -“Serve and Return” in classrooms

Serve and return can be practiced during playtime. I would try to play with something that the child is interested, or have them build something together with me to encourage working together.

Genika replied to the discussion What to do when parents are late to pick up their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:23:18 +0000

Reply to What to do when parents are late to pick up their child?

My approach to this would be to communicate with them that this ongoing pattern is concerning. Their child can feel certain emotions toward their parent not arriving on time like the other parents. Ask the parent if there is a way for them to arrive on time or if there is a serious reason why they aren’t able to arrive on time. Their late…