Learner Hillary
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Acknowledge and validate their emotions. Have a lot of empathy. Encourage communication and coping strategies and problem solving.
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Be fully aware of physical and psychological stressors that can impact the job. Find support groups or friends to talk to. Have a self-care plan.
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Safe play areas, exit routes for emergency, fire safety plans, how doors/facility is locked and shut and monitored, and copy of licenses and compliance information.
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Always report concerns to CPS if you suspect abuse or neglect, but you should have evidentiary support and not just suspicions
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Stressors including bullying, sociological environment, and negative influences related to internet and social media.
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Informing, sharing, collaborating, involving parents in child’s progress and developing professionalism.
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Be flexible and adapt! Involve the children. Set age-appropriate goals. Incorporate “fun” activities.
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Consider effective communication strategies, such as talking with the parents regularly regarding the child’s development, providing resources of age-appropriate milestones, discussing concerns.
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Observing and documenting development milestones helps identify areas of strength and help with modifications in areas that may need additional support.
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Excessive screentime effects social skills and emotional development. Screen time should always be limited in learning care environment and suggested for at home.
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Having a sense of a child’s needs and their reaction while they respond. Redirection with focus so effective communication happens for the child’s needs to be met.
