Teen Living Objective 6.0 Analyze responsible caregiving to appropriately guide children’s behavior and monitor safety.

A caregiver needs to provide a loving, stimulating, and safe environment so that children can develop in healthy and secure ways

Sleep Food Comfort Cleanliness Health Environment

Never leave the child alone in or near a bathtub Check the temperature of the water to make certain that it is warm, but not hot, before you place the child into the water

Play age and skill level appropriate games Introduce new activities that challenge children and stimulate their creativity Engage children in conversation

By listening Praising Comforting Accepting their fears Showing affection

They are taught by example, because a child follows a caregiver’s actions and learns respect when he or she is shown respect

Their judgment is undeveloped, so they make mistakes that need correction Correcting behavior while they are young can mean fewer problems later

Children find security in knowing what’s expected of them Limits promote safety

Focus on what children can do rather than on what they cannot do

Children become confused if rules change They may not believe someone who doesn’t consistently enforce rules

Plastic caps over outlets Gates at stairs Dangerous objects out of reach Safety latches on cabinets containing medicines and cleaning products

Don’t let children play with sharp or small parts Don’t use plastic bags or fans Turn pot handles in, away from front of cook top Provide safe playgrounds, car seats, and seat belts

Set limits for children Tell them to avoid strangers Leave children only with people you trust Listen to children

The one general rule to remember during a problem or emergency is to STAY CALM

When someone: has difficulty breathing is unconscious has a broken bone is bleeding severely

Police Fire Poison control center Ambulance

First… gather any children and walk, do Not run, to the nearest safe exit Practice TWO exit routes with children Have a meeting place outside the home