1. Teen Living Review Responsible Caregiving
Objectives

2. Responsible Caregivers
A caregiver that arrives on time and takes good care of children is considered responsible
The most important characteristics of caregivers is patience and good health
Caregivers should straighten up the house after the children are put to bed
Infants should be put on their back to sleep

3. Positive Guidance Techniques
Child abuse is emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment
Unconditional love = loving a child no matter what they say or do

4. Positive Guidance Techniques, cont’d…
Setting a good example is the most effective strategy to teach children behavior guidelines
Setting limits for children helps them know what they can and cannot do
Consistency = doing the same thing every time a child breaks a rule
Praise for responsible actions helps children continue appropriate behavior
Model 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)

5. Safety & First-Aid Procedures
Childproofing – accident prevention
(i.e. plastic caps on electrical outlets)
Dressing children – avoid drawstrings
Burns – run cold water over a minor burn
Severe cuts – apply direct pressure above the cut
Poisoning – call Poison Control Center
Drowning – begin CPR, then 911
If a child runs towards the street, begin yelling their name and telling them to “STOP”

6. Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
Qualities needed to work with children – creativity, patience, and caring
As high school students you can tutor elementary students to decide if you want a career working with children
Nanny = a person that is employed by a family and lives with them to care for their children
Entrepreneur – self-employed person that runs their own business (i.e. Clown Parties for kids)

7. Careers Working with Children that Require College Education
Pediatric Nurse - requires a bachelor’s degree in College
Pediatrician = doctor that is trained to work with children
Dietician – a person that is educated in foods and nutrition