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Label the emotions, sympathize with them, and offer solutions to help resolve those feelings.

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Having people to turn to that can listen to you and offer solutions when you feel at the end of your rope.

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Spend time playing, talking, listening and interacting with me helps my child to better learn key life skills such as communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving and being with other children and grown-ups. And when I play with my child, it builds the relationship.

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Taking a step back and placing a child in a safe place ten feet away can help me calm down. That, or having a quick snack if part of my stress is caused from hunger.

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greet the child warmly, schedule in Special Time so the child feels seen, and ask for the child’s help in simple activities so they feel included.

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In the event of an emergency, or during a typical day when the child is feeling distressed and you need a little extra help in calming them down and redirecting their attention.

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You must use a crib, bassinet or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a fitted sheet.

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Introducing fun, appropriate songs that children can sing along to, as well as dance to

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I can make healthy habits fun by implementing songs to sing along to and making these habits a group activity so children feel like they’re involved in something of the norm and fun.

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I would first welcome them warmly, show them our emergency plan and evacuation exits, the handwash area, the bathroom and play areas to show their cleanliness, and the other children at the daycare to show how comfortable the kids are being there.

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I would discuss symptoms first with the director and supervisor of the daycare to see if they have observed, or have experience with those symptoms. From there, I would discuss them with the family, and report should their reaction be apathetic, or should the symptoms remain or worsen in the child.

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I worry that a decision I will make for the child will end up harming them or causing them inordinate distress.

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Being open and honest with the child’s caregivers. When they feel like they are in the loop, they will return that openness, which will make resolving any conflicts easier because both parties are aware that you both care for the child and want what’s best for them.

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Three things I would want from a provider: 1. Attention from the provider so that my child always feels heard and seen, and can be assisted in an emergency should one occur2. Plenty of knowledge on childhood development, as well as an appreciation and respect for it3. A great deal of patienceThree fears: 1. A provider that is prone to easy irritation and lashes out2. Apathy towards the children in their care3. Uneducated and unprepared when it comes to child development

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Ask them open-ended questions so they can think about their answers, and observe what activities they favor, or what their caregivers say they favor to encourage them to engage in activities