Child Care Teen Living Skills Unit 6 Oklahoma FACS Re-done 1

Child CareChild CareTeen Living SkillsTeen Living Skills

Unit 6Unit 6

Oklahoma FACS Re-doneOklahoma FACS Re-done

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What Do Kids What Do Kids Need?Need?

““It takes a village to raise a child.”It takes a village to raise a child.” - African - African ProverbProverb

NurtureNurture – to help grow and develop; – to help grow and develop; to provide support.to provide support.

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What Do Kids What Do Kids Need?Need?

– ClothingClothing– ExerciseExercise– FoodFood– HygieneHygiene– Medical careMedical care– SafetySafety– ShelterShelter– SleepSleep– NurtureNurture

For children, basic needs For children, basic needs include:include:

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Developmental tasks Developmental tasks and growth patterns of and growth patterns of childrenchildren..

A. Appropriate activities help children A. Appropriate activities help children develop properly.develop properly.

1. Reading books aloud or asking 1. Reading books aloud or asking children to explain a picture (intellectual children to explain a picture (intellectual growth)growth)

2. Using positive reinforcement 2. Using positive reinforcement (emotional growth)(emotional growth)

3. Exercises or active games (physical 3. Exercises or active games (physical growth)growth)

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InfantsInfants

InfantsInfants1.1. Infants like to touch, suck, hear, and Infants like to touch, suck, hear, and

watch.watch.2.2. They put things in their mouths. They put things in their mouths. 3.3. At about 3 months, they taste At about 3 months, they taste

everything so watch out for small everything so watch out for small objects. objects.

If it can fit through the cardboard If it can fit through the cardboard tube of tissue paper, it is too smalltube of tissue paper, it is too small

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Infants cont.Infants cont.

3.3. Infants have a short attention span, so Infants have a short attention span, so

change toys frequently.change toys frequently.4.4. Infants sit up at about 5 months. Prop Infants sit up at about 5 months. Prop

the child up and gently roll a soft ball.the child up and gently roll a soft ball.

5.5. Talk to the infant a lot. It helps language Talk to the infant a lot. It helps language development and helps him/her feel development and helps him/her feel secure.secure.

What about baby talk???What about baby talk???

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ToddlersToddlers

C. ToddlersC. Toddlers

1. 1. It is normal for children learning to It is normal for children learning to move about to want to explore. move about to want to explore.

22. . These children like to run around These children like to run around and walk.and walk.

33. Toddlers need time for active play to . Toddlers need time for active play to work off energy and lose work off energy and lose

restlessness.restlessness.

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Toddlers cont.Toddlers cont.

4.4. They have a short attention span, so They have a short attention span, so change games often.change games often.

5.5. Aid language development by talking to Aid language development by talking to the child using words that are acceptable the child using words that are acceptable and correct.and correct.

6.6. It is normal for toddlers to be aggressive It is normal for toddlers to be aggressive when playing with other children. when playing with other children. Correct behavior gently. Correct behavior gently.

For every (-) you need 3 (+) to rebuild self eFor every (-) you need 3 (+) to rebuild self e

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Todders cont.Todders cont.

7.7. Toddlers are compelled to explore and Toddlers are compelled to explore and touch new objects.touch new objects.

8.8. Many toddlers are climbers; watch out!Many toddlers are climbers; watch out!

9.9. Child-proof the environment.Child-proof the environment.

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PreschoolersPreschoolers

PreschoolersPreschoolers1.1. They want you to “watch me!”They want you to “watch me!”2.2. Preschoolers are active, but tire easily Preschoolers are active, but tire easily

and may need a nap.and may need a nap.3.3. They like to take walks and talk about They like to take walks and talk about

what they see.what they see.4.4. They have great imaginations.They have great imaginations.5.5. They like to wear someone else’s They like to wear someone else’s

clothing to play dress-up.clothing to play dress-up.

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Preschoolers cont.Preschoolers cont.

6.6. They love books and stories and like to They love books and stories and like to pretend they are reading.pretend they are reading.

7.7. Some may have imaginary friends.Some may have imaginary friends.

8.8. They are very self-centered and can’t They are very self-centered and can’t understand the feelings of others understand the feelings of others without thinking of themselves first.without thinking of themselves first.

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How loving care How loving care promotes grown and promotes grown and development.development.

1.1. The child is happier The child is happier

2.2. Studies prove that holding, Studies prove that holding, cuddling and talking to an infant cuddling and talking to an infant are necessary.are necessary.

3.3. The child is more secure.The child is more secure.

4.4. The child will have good self-The child will have good self-esteem and be emotionally esteem and be emotionally healthier.healthier.

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How loving care How loving care promotes grown and promotes grown and development cont.development cont.

Care-givers can show their love Care-givers can show their love by:by:

1.1. telling children they are loved, telling children they are loved,

2.2. spending time with them, spending time with them,

3.3. making them feel worthwhile, making them feel worthwhile,

4.4. respecting their feelings, and respecting their feelings, and

5.5. never belittling them.never belittling them.

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How loving care How loving care promotes grown and promotes grown and development contdevelopment cont

Like the poem by Dorothy Law Nolte Like the poem by Dorothy Law Nolte says, says,

““If a child lives with criticism, he If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn…learns to condemn…

If a child lives with praise, he If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative.”learns to be appreciative.”

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WorksheetsWorksheets

Positive GuidancePositive Guidance Caring For Children In A Positive Caring For Children In A Positive

WayWay Loving Care (Not Words That Hurt)Loving Care (Not Words That Hurt) Limited ChoicesLimited Choices

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Feeding ChildrenFeeding Children

Feeding babies and small Feeding babies and small childrenchildren..

1.1. Never give hard foods such as nuts, Never give hard foods such as nuts, hard candy or popcorn or large pieces of hard candy or popcorn or large pieces of meatmeat (including hot dogs) 1because they (including hot dogs) 1because they may cause chokingmay cause choking

2.2.Give nutritious snacks, ex: fruits, Give nutritious snacks, ex: fruits, juices, cheese, or milk.juices, cheese, or milk.

3.3.Some foods can choke childrenSome foods can choke children

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Feeding ChildrenFeeding Children

4. 4. Keep meals simple. Foods mixed Keep meals simple. Foods mixed together are together are often rejected.often rejected.

5. 5. Be patient with slow eaters.Be patient with slow eaters.

6. 6. Do not force-feedDo not force-feed

7. 7. Be aware that some children have food Be aware that some children have food allergies.allergies.

8. 8. Always check with parents to see what Always check with parents to see what the the kids are to eat and then tell parents kids are to eat and then tell parents what the what the child actually ate.child actually ate.

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Preparing BottlesPreparing Bottles

1.1. Check the formula temperature by Check the formula temperature by shaking a drop of formula inside shaking a drop of formula inside the caregiver’s wrist to make sure the caregiver’s wrist to make sure it isn’t too hot.it isn’t too hot.

2.2. Never warm a bottle in the Never warm a bottle in the microwave.microwave.

3.3. Warm the bottle under running Warm the bottle under running warm water or in a pan of hot warm water or in a pan of hot water. water.

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Bottle FeedingBottle Feeding

1.1. Never let an infant take a bottle in Never let an infant take a bottle in bed, as it increases the chance for bed, as it increases the chance for an ear infection and can damage an ear infection and can damage teeth growing inside their gums.teeth growing inside their gums.

2.2. Hold baby when giving the bottle.Hold baby when giving the bottle.

3.3. Burp the baby after giving half of the Burp the baby after giving half of the bottle and again when finished. bottle and again when finished.

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Older InfantsOlder Infants

May eat baby cereal or May eat baby cereal or baby foodbaby food

– Will be messyWill be messy

– Protect child’s clothes and yoursProtect child’s clothes and yours

– Child will play with and eat food - Child will play with and eat food - It is normal It is normal

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ToddlersToddlers

DO NOT GIVE:DO NOT GIVE:Hot dogsHot dogs Raw CarrotsRaw Carrots PeanutsPeanuts

PopcornPopcorn Hard CandyHard Candy GrapesGrapes

BreadBread Peanut ButterPeanut Butter

DO NOT TICKLE OR GET CHILD DO NOT TICKLE OR GET CHILD EXCITED WHILE EATINGEXCITED WHILE EATING

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PreschoolersPreschoolers Simple foods:Simple foods:

– MilkMilk Peanut ButterPeanut Butter– CheeseCheese Fresh or Dried FruitFresh or Dried Fruit– CrackersCrackers Vegetable SticksVegetable Sticks

Stay away from foods high in fat Stay away from foods high in fat and sugar.and sugar.

Check with parents about food Check with parents about food allergies, special diets, or other allergies, special diets, or other restrictions.restrictions.

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Activity & WorksheetsActivity & Worksheets

Practice feedingPractice feeding Personal Attitudes Toward Children Personal Attitudes Toward Children

– (How Does It Feel to be a Small Child?)(How Does It Feel to be a Small Child?) Nutritious vs Non-NutritiousNutritious vs Non-Nutritious Nutritious Meals & SnacksNutritious Meals & Snacks

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Clothing & Clothing & ExerciseExercise

ClothingClothing– Make sure the clothing worn by the Make sure the clothing worn by the

child is appropriate for the weather child is appropriate for the weather and the activity. and the activity.

ExerciseExercise– Children should get exercise and be Children should get exercise and be

physically active each day.physically active each day.

– Limit exercise and activity before Limit exercise and activity before bedtime as it can keep the child from bedtime as it can keep the child from being able to sleep.being able to sleep.

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Hygiene/ Bathing Hygiene/ Bathing

HygieneHygiene– Children need a bath daily.Children need a bath daily.

– Never leave young children Never leave young children alone in a bathtub with water alone in a bathtub with water as they could turn on the hot as they could turn on the hot water or drown in the water.water or drown in the water.

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BathingBathing

1.1. Bathe the child only if parents/care-Bathe the child only if parents/care-givers tell you to do so.givers tell you to do so.

2.2. Do not make the water too deep or Do not make the water too deep or too hot. Check temp with your too hot. Check temp with your elbowelbow

3.3. Do not let the child turn the water on Do not let the child turn the water on accidentally.accidentally.

Worksheet Worksheet – Poor Dirty Harry– Poor Dirty Harry

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BedtimeBedtime

1.1. Find out the child’s nightly routine Find out the child’s nightly routine and follow it so the child will get to and follow it so the child will get to sleep easier.sleep easier.

2.2. Play quietly or read stories just Play quietly or read stories just before bedtime.before bedtime.

3.3. Check every 30 minutes after child Check every 30 minutes after child goes to sleep.goes to sleep.

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Bedtime cont.Bedtime cont.

4.4. Stay with child or leave a light on if Stay with child or leave a light on if child is afraid or lonesome.child is afraid or lonesome.

5.5. Patting or rubbing a child’s back can Patting or rubbing a child’s back can be soothing and help them fall be soothing and help them fall asleep.asleep.

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CryingCrying

Crying can be:Crying can be:1.1. Expected from babies.Expected from babies.

2.2. Caused by discomfort ( needing Caused by discomfort ( needing burped, dirty or wet diaper, hunger, burped, dirty or wet diaper, hunger, too hot, too cold, or tired.)too hot, too cold, or tired.)

3.3. Because some babies must cry to Because some babies must cry to get to sleep.get to sleep.

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Crying cont.Crying cont.

4.4. Due to pain such as gas, earache, Due to pain such as gas, earache, an open diaper pin or diaper tape on an open diaper pin or diaper tape on skin.skin.

5.5. Because they are lonesomeBecause they are lonesome

6.6. A clue that something is wrong. Be A clue that something is wrong. Be kind; cuddle and comfort.kind; cuddle and comfort.

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Correcting BehaviorCorrecting Behavior

• Distract them with a toy or Distract them with a toy or activity. The word “Look!” can activity. The word “Look!” can help.help.

• Ask parents how they want you to Ask parents how they want you to correct behavior.correct behavior.

• Never strike a child, even if the Never strike a child, even if the parents say so. parents say so.

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Correcting BehaviorCorrecting Behavior

““Time outs” (1 minute for every Time outs” (1 minute for every year of age). Used to regroup then year of age). Used to regroup then things are out of control; not a things are out of control; not a punishment.punishment.

Supervise closely, read to them, Supervise closely, read to them, play with them; most children are play with them; most children are happy with attention.happy with attention.

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5 Magic Tricks5 Magic Tricksfor misbehaviorfor misbehavior

1.1. DistractionDistraction

2.2. Give choicesGive choices

3.3. Make a gameMake a game

4.4. When…ThenWhen…Then

5.5. Take a Break/Start OverTake a Break/Start Over

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Medical CareMedical Care

Medical careMedical care– Only give medication if instructed to Only give medication if instructed to

do so.do so.

– Ask parent to write down medication, Ask parent to write down medication, the correct dosage, the time to give the correct dosage, the time to give it, as well as food/drink requirements it, as well as food/drink requirements that are needed with the medicine.that are needed with the medicine.

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Safety - PoisonsSafety - Poisons

Common poisons:Common poisons: InsecticidesInsecticides

Cleaning suppliesCleaning supplies

Drugs such as aspirin & vitamin pillsDrugs such as aspirin & vitamin pills Plants – Plants – see picture from teacher see picture from teacher

notebook on camera notebook on camera

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Poisoning Poisoning SymptomsSymptoms

Choking, coughing, stomach pain, Choking, coughing, stomach pain, or dizzinessor dizziness

Unconsciousness or difficulty Unconsciousness or difficulty breathingbreathing

VomitingVomiting

Skin rashes or burnsSkin rashes or burns

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Poison Control Poison Control CentersCenters

Special hospital units that advise Special hospital units that advise and treat poison victims. and treat poison victims.

They do They do NOTNOT come to the home. come to the home. Info NeededInfo Needed

– Child’s age and weightChild’s age and weight– What was swallowedWhat was swallowed– How much and how long agoHow much and how long ago– SymptomsSymptoms

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Safe ToysSafe Toys

Be sure to ask yourself:Be sure to ask yourself:– Is it durable?Is it durable?

– Is it too large to swallow?Is it too large to swallow?

– Is it free of sharp edges?Is it free of sharp edges?

– Is it free of loose parts?Is it free of loose parts?

– Is it in working condition?Is it in working condition?

– Is it age appropriate?Is it age appropriate?

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Toy SafetyToy Safety

Make sure they are Make sure they are . . .. . .

– CleanClean

– UnbreakableUnbreakable

– Too large to swallowToo large to swallow

– Free of sharp edgesFree of sharp edges

– No small parts to swallowNo small parts to swallow

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Toy Don’tsToy Don’ts

Loud sounding toys frighten and Loud sounding toys frighten and damage hearing.damage hearing.

Toys with long stings or cords can Toys with long stings or cords can cause choking.cause choking.

Never hang toys with long strings, Never hang toys with long strings, cords, loops or ribbons in cribs or cords, loops or ribbons in cribs or playpens.playpens.

Do not play with broken toys.Do not play with broken toys. Do not bike or rollerblade without Do not bike or rollerblade without

safety equipment.safety equipment.

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PrecautionsPrecautions

“ “In 2003, 64% of toy-related In 2003, 64% of toy-related deaths were due to choking.”deaths were due to choking.” - Safe Kids - Safe Kids WorldwideWorldwide

ChildproofChildproof – to make something – to make something free of hazards to a child.free of hazards to a child.

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PrecautionsPrecautions

– Keep toys and other objects picked up Keep toys and other objects picked up from halls, stairways, and pathways.from halls, stairways, and pathways.

– Make sure the toys are age Make sure the toys are age appropriate – no buttons, small appropriate – no buttons, small wheels etc that infants can swallowwheels etc that infants can swallow

– Never leave children unattended, Never leave children unattended, especially in or near water.especially in or near water.

Some things you can do to help Some things you can do to help avoid accidents include:avoid accidents include:

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PrecautionsPrecautions– Buckle child into a highchair or car seat Buckle child into a highchair or car seat

or carrier.or carrier.– Childproof the home.Childproof the home.

Pad sharp cornersPad sharp corners Outlet coversOutlet covers Use safety gates in appropriate places, Use safety gates in appropriate places,

such as stairs, space heaters, kitchens, such as stairs, space heaters, kitchens, furnaces, etc.furnaces, etc.

Door and drawer locksDoor and drawer locks Keep plastic bags away from childrenKeep plastic bags away from children Keep marches, lighters, and household Keep marches, lighters, and household

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Outdoor SafetyOutdoor Safety

Supervise young children wherever Supervise young children wherever they go.they go.

PlaygroundsPlaygrounds – should have a soft surface, – should have a soft surface, like shredded tires under equipmentlike shredded tires under equipment

Streets and roadsStreets and roads – never let children play– never let children playin streets. in streets. Make sure older children know how to Make sure older children know how to safely cross streetssafely cross streetsRemind children of bicycle safety rules – Remind children of bicycle safety rules –

wear helmetswear helmetsWading and Swimming poolsWading and Swimming pools – Watch closely – Watch closely

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Be Careful!Be Careful!

Children’s ages 4 and under Children’s ages 4 and under have a drowning death rate have a drowning death rate more than three times more than three times greater than any other age greater than any other age groups and account for 80% groups and account for 80% of home drownings.of home drownings.

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Oh No! What Do I Oh No! What Do I Do Now?Do Now?

““57% of injuries that occur on 57% of injuries that occur on public playground involved public playground involved climbing equipment, while 66% climbing equipment, while 66% of injuries that occur on home of injuries that occur on home playgrounds involve swings.”playgrounds involve swings.” - - Safe Kids Safe Kids WorldwideWorldwide

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ReassureReassure – to give extra – to give extra confidence through words.confidence through words.

AssessAssess – to check out or evaluate – to check out or evaluate the situation.the situation.

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In case of an accident:In case of an accident:Be calm.Be calm.Reassure or comfort the child.Reassure or comfort the child.Assess the situationAssess the situation

– For little burns or bumps, apply cold For little burns or bumps, apply cold water not icewater not ice

– For small cuts or scrapes, wash gently For small cuts or scrapes, wash gently with soap and water. Apply first aid with soap and water. Apply first aid cream and a bandage.cream and a bandage.

Notify the proper individuals.Notify the proper individuals.– For serious injuries or animal bitesFor serious injuries or animal bites

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Keep yourself safe.

Lock doors when you are outside or inside the house.

Never tell a phone caller the parents/care-givers are not at home. Say they are busy . Ask caller to leave a number so the call can be returned later.

Report obscene or threatening calls. Never allow a stranger in the house, even

if he/she shows you identification or insist.

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Keep yourself safe.

Do not be afraid to call the police if you think there is a prowler.

Learn emergency procedures in case of a storm or fire.

Avoid any situations that could start a fire.

Never allow an intoxicated person to drive you home. Call your parents or caregivers.

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First Aid & SafetyFirst Aid & Safety Safety in the HomeSafety in the Home Responding to EmergenciesResponding to Emergencies Sound the AlarmSound the Alarm HazardsHazards

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How Do I Meet How Do I Meet Their Needs?Their Needs?

“ “Food is the most common cause Food is the most common cause of non-fatal choking accidents. of non-fatal choking accidents. Toys are the most common cause Toys are the most common cause of choking deaths.”of choking deaths.” - - www.safety.com

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Preparing for a Preparing for a Babysitting JobBabysitting Job

Background for child care can be obtained by:Taking a course on child careVolunteering at a day care or church nurseryWatching an experienced caregiver.

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Getting A Getting A Babysitting JobBabysitting Job

DosDosTell friends of your Tell friends of your parents or cargiversparents or cargiversTell neighborsTell neighborsTell relativesTell relativesAsk friends already Ask friends already babysitting to babysitting to recommend you recommend you when they can’t when they can’t take the job.take the job.

Don’tsDon’tsAdvertise in Advertise in newspapers or on newspapers or on the radiothe radioDon’t put up Don’t put up notices on public notices on public bulletin boards etc.bulletin boards etc.Don’t accept jobs Don’t accept jobs from strangers from strangers without good without good references from references from personal friendspersonal friends 54

BabysittingBabysittingWho Does What?Who Does What?

TraditionalTraditional – established. – established.

EthicalEthical – knowing right from – knowing right from wrong; doing the right thing.wrong; doing the right thing.

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Find OutFind Out– DateDate– Hours Hours – AddressAddress– Phone #Phone #– Number of Number of

childrenchildren– Ages of childrenAges of children– Rate of payRate of pay

Talk PolitelyTalk Politely Use Good Use Good

GrammarGrammar Ask your parents / Ask your parents /

caregivers for caregivers for permission permission

Find out how they Find out how they got your name got your name and call that and call that personperson

When someone asks you to babysit:

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Babysitting Babysitting Who Does What?Who Does What?

Getting Ready for the JobGetting Ready for the JobBe sure you are clean and your clothing Be sure you are clean and your clothing is clean and washableis clean and washableLeave jewelry at homeLeave jewelry at homeEat before you go unless you have been Eat before you go unless you have been asked to eat with the childrenasked to eat with the childrenTake a flashlight for emergencies and for Take a flashlight for emergencies and for checking the childrenchecking the childrenMake arrangements for your own Make arrangements for your own transportation.transportation.Arrive at the job on times.Arrive at the job on times. 57

Babysitting Babysitting Who Does What?Who Does What?

Number wNumber where they can be reached

Children’s routines and customs

How to lock up Emergency numbers

(posted by the phone) and nearest neighbor’s phone number.

If medication is to be given, when and how much.

How misbehavior should be handled

When parents/care-givers plan to return

If deliveries are expected.

What to get before parents leave.

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Your Your ResponsibilityResponsibility

Watch the children and keep them safe at all times.

Follow the parent’s/care-givers’ instructions.

Keep your commitments unless you become ill or have a emergency.

Take charge of any situation. Do not spank, slap, or threaten a

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Babysitting Isn’t Child’s PlayBabysitting Isn’t Child’s Play Walmart StoryWalmart Story

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Motto:

Keep them safe, keep them happy

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Parents/care-givers Responsibility

Set rates beforehand and pay immediately. Pay extra after midnight and for any chores

the caregiver is asked to do. Be sober when driving the sitter to or from

home. Return home at the time agreed upon. Have house reasonable clean and safe. Take time to write down and explain

instructions.

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Babysitting Etiquette.

Honor the family’s privacy. Do not gossip about family problems.

Do not snoop through mail, drawers, closets, etc.

Do not invite friends over or talk on the phone without permission.

Be polite Avoid objectionable language, even if

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Babysitting Etiquette.

Clean up any messes you or the children make.

Follow household rules and routines.Follow household rules and routines. Treat the home where you are working with Treat the home where you are working with

care.care. Entertain children with appropriate activities.Entertain children with appropriate activities. Caring for the children is your responsibility.Caring for the children is your responsibility. Inform parents on issues with children and Inform parents on issues with children and

any phone messages upon their return.any phone messages upon their return.

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What Can I Do?What Can I Do?

““Children will not remember you Children will not remember you for the material things you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.”you cherished them.”

– Richard L. EvansRichard L. Evans

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How Do I Meet How Do I Meet Their Needs?Their Needs?

NurtureNurture– Think carefully about the words you Think carefully about the words you

say to the children.say to the children.

– Children are more likely to respond to Children are more likely to respond to praise and positive encouragement.praise and positive encouragement.

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“ “Of the 19.6 million children Of the 19.6 million children between the ages of 1-5 years old between the ages of 1-5 years old in the year 2000, about 1.6 million in the year 2000, about 1.6 million children were never read stories in children were never read stories in the week preceding the SIPP the week preceding the SIPP Survey.”Survey.”

– U.S. Census Bureau.U.S. Census Bureau.

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What Can I Do?What Can I Do? Entertaining ChildrenEntertaining Children

– Remember that the parent is paying you to watch Remember that the parent is paying you to watch and entertain their child or children.and entertain their child or children.

– Know what the parent expects of you in the way Know what the parent expects of you in the way of entertainment.of entertainment.

– If you are allowed to watch television or spend If you are allowed to watch television or spend time on the computer while sitting, make sure time on the computer while sitting, make sure what you are watching is appropriate for both you what you are watching is appropriate for both you and the children.and the children.

– If you are watching a movie with a child, use the If you are watching a movie with a child, use the movie rating system as your guide.movie rating system as your guide. 68

Caring for InfantsCaring for Infants

Infants need a lot of physical care Infants need a lot of physical care and protection:and protection:

• Hold them firmlyHold them firmly

• Support the head and neckSupport the head and neck

• Never leave on a bed, sofa or Never leave on a bed, sofa or surface where they can wiggle/roll surface where they can wiggle/roll and fall offand fall off

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Caring for InfantsCaring for Infants

• When babies cry, find out what is When babies cry, find out what is wrong:wrong:

• Hot or coldHot or cold• HungryHungry• SickSick• Wet diaperWet diaper

When changing diaper, make sure When changing diaper, make sure necessary supplies are within your necessary supplies are within your reach.reach.

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Toddlers are into everything.Toddlers are into everything.

– Safety is importantSafety is important

– Watch them at all timesWatch them at all times

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Can do more for themselvesCan do more for themselves– Still need your attentionStill need your attention– Like being read toLike being read to– Play with and talk to themPlay with and talk to them

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School-Age School-Age ChildrenChildren

May try to get away with behaviors parents do not allow.

Try to make friends, show sincere interest in their ideas and activities.

Stay calm, fair but firm if a child misbehaves.

Misbehavior may mean they want your attention. Try playing a game or reading a book together.

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AppropriateAppropriate – suitable for the – suitable for the situation.situation.

PriorityPriority – putting something first; – putting something first; can be people or things.can be people or things.

RoutineRoutine – an order for completing – an order for completing tasks that is followed frequently.tasks that is followed frequently.

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– PrioritiesPriorities Remember that the child or Remember that the child or

children are your first priority. children are your first priority. Their needs and safety should Their needs and safety should always come first. It is important to always come first. It is important to remember that this is why you were remember that this is why you were hired as a caregiver.hired as a caregiver.

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Can I Be Can I Be Successful?Successful?

“ “How far you go in life How far you go in life depends on you being depends on you being tender with the young, tender with the young, compassionate with the compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. weak and the strong. Because someday in life, you Because someday in life, you will have been all of these.”will have been all of these.”

– George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver

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CautiousCautious – proceeding with – proceeding with alertness to a potential danger or alertness to a potential danger or problem.problem.

FlexibleFlexible – the ability to change as – the ability to change as needed.needed.

MatureMature – fully developed – fully developed mentally.mentally.

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Characteristics of a successful Characteristics of a successful caregiver include being:caregiver include being:– Alert Alert – CompassionateCompassionate– CautiousCautious– CreativeCreative– DependableDependable– Enjoys childrenEnjoys children

– FlexibleFlexible– GentleGentle– HealthyHealthy– MatureMature– PatientPatient– Self-Self-controlledcontrolled

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“ “About 1 out of 3 child care About 1 out of 3 child care workers is self-employed.”workers is self-employed.”

– U.S. Department of Labor,U.S. Department of Labor,

Bureau of Labor StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics

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Child Care CenterChild Care Center Teacher Teacher

Master TeacherMaster Teacher Child Care Center Child Care Center

Director Director Family Care Family Care

Home Provider Home Provider NannyNanny

Kindergarten or Kindergarten or Pre-Pre- K Teacher K Teacher

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Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Sleep Requirements of Sleep Requirements of Children over a 24-hour Children over a 24-hour Period.Period.AgeAge Total Hours of Sleep.Total Hours of Sleep.

1 week1 week 16.5 hours16.5 hours

3 months3 months 15 hours15 hours

9 months9 months 15 hours15 hours

1 year1 year 13.75 hours13.75 hours

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Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

AgeAge Total Hours of SleepTotal Hours of Sleep2 years2 years 13 hours13 hours3 years3 years 12 hours12 hours4 years4 years 11.5 hours11.5 hours5 years5 years 11 hours11 hours6 years6 years 10.75 hours10.75 hours7 years7 years 10.5 hours10.5 hours8 years8 years 10.25 hours10.25 hours

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How Do I Meet Their How Do I Meet Their Needs?Needs?

ShelterShelter– Keep doors and windows locked.Keep doors and windows locked.

SleepSleep– Younger children need naps during Younger children need naps during

the day.the day.– Children need a routine for bedtime.Children need a routine for bedtime.

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How Do I Meet Their How Do I Meet Their Needs?Needs?

SafetySafety– Never leave a child alone.Never leave a child alone.

– Always keep poison and household Always keep poison and household products out of the reach of children.products out of the reach of children.

– Make sure the house is child proofedMake sure the house is child proofed

– Remove broken toys or inappropriate Remove broken toys or inappropriate toys from the reach of young children.toys from the reach of young children.

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Documents

Child Care Teen Living Skills Unit 6 Oklahoma FACS Re-done 1