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Deep breathing and trying to keep an objective/positive mindset

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Always keep your emotions in check. Make sure you do not leak negative emotions in either your tone, facial expressions or body language when interacting with children.

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Absolutely. If you are struggling to connect with a child and feel you are not contributing to there development, the written guidance policies will provide you with information on how to appropriately apply specific policies to make sure you are doing what is required to strengthen that connection

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Single level crib, infant bed, bassinet or playpen are safe for a 2 month old infant

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use resources available to you like the Game Library to research fun activities you can play with a specific age group. Keep in mind while picking activities limitations some children might have and adequate adjustments that may need to be made to an activity to make sure everyone can participate.

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By addressing routines such as hand washing as a fun activity vs a chore. Singing songs is a good way to get children to have fun in participating in activities. And educating children in why we do what we do is also a plus so it’s not just a “because I said so” situation.

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I would highlight cleaning procedures, outdoor safety such as secured fencing and intact playing equipment, different activity areas and hand washing stations

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I would document everything I know about the child and their family before calling CPS to make a report. I would only relay facts of what the child told me or what it is I observed that caused concern.

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Recognizing the subtle signs of abuse and neglect. Not everything is as obvious as a black eye. Being able to pick up social and emotional clues would be a great tool in identifying abuse and neglect

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Gather as much information about a child from the family. Make sure primary caregivers feel you respect and understand them by creating opportunities to connect with and listen to them. Include primary caregivers in the child’s learning and embrace feedback and ideas they may have. When you have established a long-term relationship with primary caregivers based out of respect, it will help when we the child care provider have sensitive subjects to discuss with the primary caregivers and will also help them be more responsive to our insight which will allow both sides to work together to problem solve and help the child.

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I would be worried about my child’s feeling being validated, my child not feeling included and my child being physically injured.

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Having knowledge in the developmental range of your age group. Knowing the interests of the children in your group. Providing an environment with tools/materials that allow/encourage children to explore in different activities in small groups.

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it can help to brainstorm on a piece of paper all the different interests the children in your class have expressed. From there, brainstorm ideas for different activities/projects that incorporate these interests. Then organize these activities/projects into a structured learning plan that can be implemented as part of the classes schedule.

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open space with stations highlighting specific activities to allow children the opportunity to explore and learn

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Confront the parent in a private space where the conversation cannot be heard by others. Highlight the childs strengths before addressing any concerns. Have a plan in place for moving forward but also allow feedback and input from the parent. Have resources available for the parent.