Having posters and literature that you read and use with the student can be helpful during times when they are experiencing big emotions. Using vocabulary you have previously seen/talked about in these resources can give them words for their feelings.

Talking with colleagues that may be willing to listen. A coworker may also be able to assist with a challenging situation.

Eye contact, positive feedback, engaging in conversations about them and their interests.

Making time for myself, walks, spending time with my family.

Yes, during accidents and emergency situations. This guidance ensures caregivers can keep children safe in a variety of situations.

A single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet or playpen. The mattress must be firm and the sides/rails would prevent the child from being stuck between the sides and mattress.

We like to use songs that involve movement and sometimes use items like scarves to add interest and fun.

Yes, making it a song always helps make it fun and something they will remember.

I agree, just like with students it is always important to include positives in your communication no matter the situation.

To keep them safe, open communication, and to recognize my child and nurture their interests/intellect.

I agree, and staying consistent in all of these routines helps as well.

I agree that it is important to start with positive observations and/or successes. This also helps facilitate a more warm and open relationship with the family members.

Observing and documenting a child’s development enables providers to get to know a child at an individual level and provide customized learning goals. This allows allows a teacher to notice when interventions may need to be made.

Yes, I think the monitoring part is crucial in terms of screen time. Knowing what a child is watching and being available to pause the screen or discuss what they are viewing is important.

One way teachers can “serve and return” in the classroom is to provide opportunities for language development such as describing what is happening, repeating children’s words, and asking open ended questions.

I like that you approached this with empathy for the parent and tried to see it from their perspective before becoming reactive. These situations can be frustrating for the child care provider, especially when it is a repeated incident, but I agree we may need to see it from a parent’s point of view and open up communication.