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If a child has an outburst ask the child if they need some alone time to think. If they say yes allow them to have some moments alone then let the child know that when they are ready to talk they can come to you. Then during this time give the child some mindfulness advice let them know that sometimes breathe can help regulate themselves.

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I like to talk to my friends and co workers because the tend to understand and can help me. Having time to myself away from the stress is also helpful, doing things I enjoy doing can help relieve some of that stress.

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Listening to the child, maintaining eye contact letting the child know you are listening. Offering the child sensory toys to relive stress, or offering them quiet time to destress.

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If you are stressed and need a moment ask someone to step in. Walk outside for some fresh air and take deep breathes and rebalance your self again.

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Making sure to involve all the kids and making sure no is or feels left out of activities. Interacting, talking and asking questions to a child can help build that connection and make them know you see and hear them.

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Yes in the event of an illness or emergency.

[Nathalie]

a single crib with a firm mattress that is sanitized with a tight sheet no other objects nor blankets in cribs.

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Dance party, introducing songs that have the children engage in movement throughout the song.

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Make healthy habits fun by incorporating them into games or songs.

[Nathalie]

I would welcome the parent and show them round the classroom and all our toys art and activities. I would then show them all the exits, windows, climate control, where we store cleaning supplies as well as the locks on the cabins and the baby gates. I would also ensure them routine checks are being done on things like fire alarms and fire extinguishers. as well as the labels on everything and ask them if they have any more safety questions or overall concerns.

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I would first let my director know and see if we both agree if she also sees suspicion, I would immediately report the finding. After the call I would document for records.

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My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is that you don’t know when an intruder can arrive or the people around you even parents can sudden get angry. You can’t predict what that person will do.

[Nathalie]

Always be welcoming and open to questions from parents. Never make them feel like you are against their child. Always offer support and resources to help support the family.

[Nathalie]

If I was a parent I would want my provider to-

care and show compassion for my child

give them emotional support

protect them

[Nathalie]

In order for children to engage and have meaningful learner would be first to learn some of the kids interests. For example if the children prefer to do art introduce learning activities that crayons or coloring pencils can be used. If children in animals read books about animals and they can engage by saying the animal sounds along with the story.