Teach children emotions. Label them describe them read books about emotions show pictures of children with different emotions. Check in with the children – ask ‘how are you feeling?’ what emotion are you feeling? Play with dolls and talk about emotions.Let children know that whatever the emotion – it is A-OK!! we can talk about it.

I use my breaks to walk outside eat lunch drink water – I try to stay off the phone. It helps!!

The ability to bend and bounce back is resilience. A child care professional or significant adult is involved in building resilience.

Breathing is the best an easiest way to decompress.I also use peppermintCold water to drinkand a breezy walk if I can

Be kind, use kind language. You can be funny if the moment calls for it. I love to make kids smile and laugh. Look at them provide your 110% attention. Kids know when you are genuine and that builds the relationship. Sit down and read a book with them. This is a close one on one moment which also can build trust.

Policies that are written are clear expectations. This helps child care professionals when there is a challenging situation with a child: we can simply read the policy and follow through. It is also helpful to know that other professionals are following the same police and that each child will be managed the same,

A crib or portable crib or bassenet. To decrease SIDS

A reward system, tracking, get a friend, make a game

Shelving and portable furnitureElectrical areasFenced play area

When children are unable to protect themselves and don’t have the language to ask for help.

I think learning the families names is important shows that have respect. Start with welcomining communication and asking questions about their families will pave the way for a positive relationship for the child. Give family the agenda and routines. Always stay calm no matter what.

Patience is number one. Having a great attitude is important and providing a safe a secure environment.

Music!! Dancing to music moving their bodies always gets those kids happy and feeling good and lots of laughing!!Water play!! Inviting them to learn about water floating material and little squirters that they need to suck water up with in order to squirt it!!Serve and Return is an educational game as well

Perhaps the family could help by adopting routines within the daily schools schedule for reinforcement. The amount of time for each routine is just as important as the routine itself. Transitions are key for learning about change.The children thrive with routine- it gives a moment for one on one and involving the children makes them confident… Read more

Specific documentation of observations is key. Having a solution/referral available is important. Assure the family that all is confidential and reassure that we care and are here to help.

Observing and documenting a child’s development is required to be a child care professional. It’s needed to support the Childs growth. It’s the key to providing education!

NO screen time!!!!! Doesn’t help at all. Play outside, play with family, read books build with blocks, play with dolls, dance with friends, be bored and best of all stare at a wall and talk to yourself!

Creating a “Serve and Return” environment happens naturally, but I think being 100% present is the key. Sometimes our attention is in all directions and that can take away from “Serve and Return”.

Serve and Return is something we do all day with children. The child serves by reaching or asking so to speak for an interaction from us. Connecting by words a noise a look or expressions.The Return is us responding by eye contact, words, a lookers. It comes from the sport Tennis!

I think children thrive on routine and time. This gives them the predictability they need to feel safe and reduces anxiety. So they may not be able to tell time just yet but certainly they feel the environment. AND its just disrespectful to everyone.