Teen Living Review Responsible Caregiving Objectives

Responsible Caregivers A caregiver that ________________and takes good care of children is considered responsible The most important characteristics of caregivers is ____________and_____________________ Caregivers should straighten up the house ________ the children are put to bed Infants should be put on their ________to sleep

Positive Guidance Techniques Child abuse is___________, ________, or _________ mistreatment ______________________= loving a child no matter what they say or do

Positive Guidance Techniques, cont’d… Setting a _____________________ is the most effective strategy to teach children behavior guidelines ___________________for children helps them know what they can and cannot do _______________________= doing the same thing every time a child breaks a rule _______________for responsible actions helps children continue appropriate behavior ____________________what you want a child to do (i.e. pick up some toys and show where to put them to teach how to pick up)

Safety & First-Aid Procedures ___________________– accident prevention (i.e. plastic caps on electrical outlets) Dressing children –_________________ Burns – run ______________over a minor burn Severe cuts – apply __________________above the cut Poisoning – call__________________________ Drowning – begin_________________________ If a child runs towards the street, begin_______ ______________________________________

Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education Qualities needed to work with children – _______ ____________ & ____________________ As high school students you can __________ ____________________________ to decide if you want a career working with children ______________= a person that is employed by a family and lives with them to care for their children __________________– self-employed person that runs their own business (i.e. Clown Parties for kids)

Careers Working with Children that Require College Education __________________- requires a _____________________in College ____________= doctor that is trained to work with children _______________– a person that is educated in foods and nutrition