[Zoe]

depends on where I’m at, if I’m at home I’ll probably talk with someone about it. if I’m at the day care and im trying to help someone then i need to remind myself it isn’t about me and that i need to set it aside for right now. if i can’t do that then i will talk to my director.

[Zoe]

when i child is upset or stressed i tell them to take a few deep breaths in and out (i do it with them) and then i try and figure out what is wrong or why they are upset and then we find something that will make them feel better. sometimes i tell them to lay down and relax in the cozy corner (i of course sit next to them).

[Zoe]

try and not make a big deal about everything that happens. kids are going to do bad things; they are going to get hurt and they won’t always get along with each other. the best thing you can do is make things as enjoyable as possible.

[Zoe]

watch and listen for any interest they have or anything that upsets them or frustrates them. get to know who they are as an individual on the sidelines before running up to them. not saying you shouldn’t talk to them at all but i think it is good to see how they interact with others and what they favor more.

[Zoe]

maybe if a parent needs to find evidence of the other parent being abusive to retain custody of the child, i think it could help then.

[Zoe]

a crib with no blankets or stuffed animals, just a mattress and a sheet over it.

[Zoe]

I think getting to know each child’s personality and the vibe you are getting in that moment may help you understand what a good or productive activity is. i also think showing them or playing with them help plenty.

[Zoe]

some things i do with my toddlers is play a game of chase/copy me if i see they are getting a little wild. they seem to have fun. also if some trips i usually fall down with them or tell them to do a little shack or “shack the boo-boo’s away” they think its funny.

[Zoe]

talk to them about what would happen if the child appeared sick or has shown sighs of being sick. tell them how we would handle the situation. how they will be called to pick their child up early. also talk to them about natural disaster, lock downs, and fires and how those will be handled and they they should expect from us.

[Zoe]

Talk to my director and/or owner of childcare facility (explain why, injuries that make me suspicious) and get CPS involved tell them. keep a report or document of the incident.

[Zoe]

My biggest worry about keeping children healthy and safe is not living up to the parents’ expectations.

[Zoe]

My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare providers is to remember it’s about the child and their wellbeing. always have their best interests in mind. It is also good to communicate with parents and tell them what’s going on and how well they’re child is doing.

[Zoe]

1. i would want them to communicate with me even if it is just something small. i would also what them to be understanding. lastly i want them to have a good relationship with my child.

2. working at a daycare my fears would be someone talking bad about my child. i could careless if they talked about me but it they were to talk down to my child and belittle them it would make me very sad. second my child not getting the care they need from the daycare. i know there are a lot of kids in the room and you can’t always be right then and there but i mean not liking them and have your personal opinions about them and disregarding them because of that. lastly them not communicating with me. i know sometimes things slip your mind or you have 5 other kids in the room you have to watch but make sure you at least tell them whether or not they had a good day or not and why.

[Zoe]

Firstly, you have to make sure they are comfortable and can relate to the activity or it is a common activity. Something everyone will enjoy. Maybe the activity has something to do with music and you can play the kids favorite song. Lets say you are playing charades you can allow the kids to pick from any topic. maybe you have one about animals, another about people, or an action or even one about superheroes. although it all depend on the age group and what happening in that moment.

[Zoe]

i think be excited for an activity will help get the kids excited for it as well. i think our emotions affect the children emotions. so to get excited about something will help them, winding down with them. i think how your express your emotion will affect how they express theirs.