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

SleepFoodComfortCleanlinessHealthEnvironment

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 gamesIntroduce new activities that challenge

children and stimulate their creativityEngage children in conversation

By listeningPraisingComfortingAccepting their fearsShowing 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 changeThey may not believe someone who doesn’t

consistently enforce rules

Plastic caps over outletsGates at stairsDangerous objects out of reachSafety latches on cabinets containing

medicines and cleaning products

Don’t let children play with sharp or small parts

Don’t use plastic bags or fansTurn pot handles in, away from front of cook

topProvide safe playgrounds, car seats, and seat

belts

Set limits for childrenTell them to avoid strangersLeave children only with people you trustListen to children

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

When someone: has difficulty breathingis unconscioushas a broken bone is bleeding severely

PoliceFirePoison control centerAmbulance

First… gather any children and walk, do Not run, to the nearest safe exit

Practice TWO exit routes with childrenHave a meeting place outside the home