Obj. 6.01 Identify characteristics of

responsible caregivers.

Teen Living Notes

Test will be: ________

Responsible Caregivers

• Characteristics:– Affection – loving– Patience- taking time, enduring without complaint, to teach. Ex:

reading the same story over & over or taking extra time, waiting on a child to tie they shoes.

– Self-control – managing your emotions & behavior. Ex: when babysitting & children are in bed, clean up (straighten) after yourself

– Consistency – always the same; Ex arriving on time & taking good care of children. (This is a sign of being responsible)

– Alertness – aware of your surrounds. Ex: Lay an infant down on his back for safety. “Remember BACK TO SLEEP”

– Energy – full of life and being healthy

Responsible Caregivers

• Education:– No one is born with the ability to parent. One

must learn & practice how to take good care of children. Caregivers need to understand the stages of development that children reach at various ages. Then they have a general idea of what to expect from the child & how to respond to their needs.

Responsible Caregivers

• Coping strategies:– Communication – Always be informed about what is

going on with your children. – Conflict Resolution – Limit the number of choices for

young children. – Decision-Making: Put the child’s needs first.– Problem Solving – Think through each step, remember

you have someone else’s life you are influencing.– Management- “Priority”! You are a Caregiver first, then

other roles second. Your child’s future will depend on it.

Responsible Caregivers

• Help:– Family & Friends– Agencies & Organizations– Support groups– Hot lines– Books & Magazines– Classes & Workshops

Babysitters

• Never give a child anything sharp to play with.

• Never let strangers into the home while babysitting.

• Never leave children alone.• Never let children watch whatever they

want on TV.• Never spank a child that is not your own.

Babysitters

• Never insult a child.• Check the viewing guide and select an

appropriate program with the children.• Never leave children to just find their own show.• Should always follow all rules and regulations of

the parents.• Should have a basic knowledge of child

development to know what to expect from children.

Babysitters

• Always have a snack time if more than 2 hours.• Always show affection to children by interacting

with them.• Always show patience with children by waiting

for them to do things themselves and reading the same story over and over,

• Always be responsible by arriving early and asking about emergency numbers and children’s schedules.

Babysitters

• Always let parents make big decisions about care for the child, example: establishing a bedtime.

• Always use self-control by waiting before reacting when you are angry.

• Always leave the house as you found it.• Always read books before bedtime that

will help them go to sleep.

Objective 6.02

Evaluate Positive Guidance Techniques.

Positive Guidance Techniques• Types of Guidance:

– 1. Setting limits: children need to know what they can & cannot do. They find security in knowing what is expected of them. Review the rules frequently with children.

Positive Guidance Techniques

Types of Guidance:

2. Redirection: Telling children what they can do is more effective than telling them what they can’t do. When you see a child going in the wrong direction MODEL the correct behavior or activity and get them back on track.

Positive Guidance Techniques

• Types of Guidance:

• 3. Consistency-Actions when a caregiver is teaching a child when they say or do the same thing every time a rule is broken. Rules and responses need to be carefully thought out so that enforcement can be reasonably managed.

Encouraging appropriate behavior

• Modeling appropriate behavior is the best way to promote good behavior in children. Acknowledging correct behavior is also useful.

Handling inappropriate behavior

• Discipline techniques: corrective actions should be immediate and fit the misbehavior. Explain what was incorrect and remind the child what behavior is desired. More serious offenses require a different action – take away privileges or timeout.

Discipline of Children

• When a child is playing with something that they should not, just move it.

• Use time out as a method of punishment for a child that is not your own.

• To discourage children from yelling “NO” when it is nap time, give the child a choice of books to read while resting with the child.

• When a child refuses to eat excuse him from the table and let him finish his meal later

• If you want a child to do something, demonstrate how to do it and ask them to help.

Continue with Discipline

• Use consistency (have the same set of rules and following those rules each time a rule is broken).

• Always give a child praise for positive behavior.

• Parents are to set the examples.

Abuse

• Behavior that threatens the physical or mental health of another person.– 3 types: physical, emotional, and sexual– Mistreatment of a child in either one of these

areas.

Think about this!

• Parents should make the bedtime rules for their children and the babysitter should follow the rules.

• To get a child to pick up their toys, the babysitter should pick some up and show the child where they go and ask the child to help them; like it is a game.

• Setting a good example is the most effective way for children to learn good behavior guidelines.

And this too!

• Setting limits for children helps them to know what they can and cannot do.

• Unconditional love means loving a child regardless of what they say or do.

• Children who receive praise for responsible actions are more likely to continue doing the appropriate behavior.

Objective 6.03

Practice safety and first aid procedures.

Safety and First-Aid Procedures

• Block stairs with stair guard.• During a fire get out of the house, then call

911.• Learn CPR and first aid and Heimlich

maneuver.• Baking soda and water paste should be put

on a bee sting.• Run cold water over a burn.

Safety and First-Aid Procedures

• For seizures place the child on their side incase they vomit and stay close by.

• For cuts apply direct pressure above the cut.• If a child swallows something that they should

not, always call poison control.• Store dangerous things away from the reach of

children.• Give children small soft foods as snacks

(bananas).

Safety and First-Aid Procedures

• When in a car a child must always be in a car seat.

• Put sunscreen on a child that is going outside.• Babies should sleep on their back or on their side.• Teach children to pet animals gently.• Avoid clothing with drawstrings.• Never use plastic bags around children.• Never leave a child alone on a changing table.

Safety and First-Aid Procedures

• Never let a child go to the restroom alone.• Never underestimate a child’s ability.• Never argue in front of a child…can cause

nervousness and insecurity.• Never leave a child alone in the bathtub or

any water, no matter the age and no matter the water level.

• Never bath a child during a thunderstorm.

What to know?

• Put plastic caps over all unused electrical outlets to childproof your home.

• If a small child is handed into the street, the caregiver should yell with a loud voice to get the child’s attention. Example: Run toward the child and SCREAM “Stop!!!”

• When a child has been in a accident and they are not breathing (cannot find pulse) immediately begin CPR.

Know this too!

• If children can get into the medicine cabinet they will think all the bottle of pills are candy and are likely to try them. Always lock this cabinet, and if ever you think your child has been inside call the poison control center to speak to someone.

Activity to complete:

• 1. Student are to create a Safety Handbook for young children. “Safety & First-Aid Procedures”

• Include the following information on how to handle this type of emergency inside your booklet: (find pictures to illustrate)

• Choking * Drowning• Falls * Electrical• Cuts * Burns• Poisoning * Animals/insects bites• Strangers * Select one of your choice to add.

• Be creative in designing your book!

Objective 6.04

Discuss career opportunities in the early childhood education field.

Career’s in Childcare

• Career Levels:– Entry level: *Child care workers at centers

» * Babysitter» * Nanny» * Camp counselors» * Cafeteria workers

– Intermediate level: * teacher aide» * Team coach» * Children’s book Author» * Storyteller (children’s performer)

– Professional level: * Librarian (Media specialist)» * School Teacher» * Pediatrician (Doctor)» * Pediatric Nurse» * Dietitian

Education, training, and qualifications

• A pediatric nurse must complete a college university degree.

• Working with children requires someone who is creative and has new ideas.

• Helping tutor elementary school students would be a great tool to see if you are really interested in becoming a teacher while being in high school.

Education, training, and qualifications

• A dietitian is trained in foods & nutrition. They coordinate the purchases & preparation styles of food selections. Having a College University degree is required.

• Nanny is someone who cares for children while living with the family.

• Having a caring quality trait would be needed for a Daycare Director

• Any job working with children would require having patience.

Education, training, and qualifications

• Entrepreneur is a person who owns and runs their own business. Examples: “Rent-A-Clown” to perform at birthday parties or special events, a person who baby-sits children, or tutors after school children who needs help in school subjects.