Ch 14 Managing Behavior Children of different ages have different needs and they behave differently to have their needs met Infants Have many physical needs Crying What might it mean Diaper Changing ID: 404260
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Managing Children’s Behavior
Ch. 14Slide2
Managing Behavior
Children of different ages have different needs, and they behave differently to have their needs metSlide3
Infants
Have many physical needsCrying??? What might it mean?Diaper Changing…
Why should you never leave a child alone on a changing table?Slide4
Toddlers
Tend to get into things that can be hazardousmany like to climb can lead to
falls
They need to be watched
ALL
of the time!Slide5
Preschoolers
Need your attention, but they can do more for themselvesThey enjoy when you read to
,
play with
, and
talk to
themSlide6
Older Children
Some kids think that they’re old enough to take care of themselvesBe friendly toward them and show a sincere interest in their ideas and activities
Jealousy issues…
Why might they misbehave?Slide7
Clothing
Dressing themselves is a challenging task for young childrenMost young children and ALL infants need help getting dressedSlide8
Infants
Lost body heat easilyAlso sensitive to overheatingDress them in one layer more than what you would wearSlide9
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Very mobile and quickly get their clothing dirtyClothing should be easily removed for toilet trainingElastic waistbandsSlide10
Older Preschoolers and School-Age Children
Able to dress themselvesMay need help tying shoes
Have definite likes and dislikes
should be allowed to choose from several clothing optionsSlide11
Mealtime and Snacks
Find out: What food to serve, when to serve it, and how much to serveFind out:
food allergies and special dietsSlide12
Infants
Feed with a bottle
Put a BIB on them
they will get messy
Formula: room temp or heated
Never use a Microwave! Why?
Burp after feeding
Older infants: eat baby cereal or baby food
Be prepared for MESSINESS!!!!
Children will play with the food!Slide13
Toddlers
Eat some regular foodLike simple finger foodsNEVER give them: hard candy, hot dog rounds, nuts, or anything else that is a CHOKING HAZARD!!!!Slide14
Preschoolers
Simple foods: milk, cheese, crackers, peanut butter, fresh and dried fruit, veggie sticks
Peanut butter is dangerous for kids with nut allergies
Avoid foods high in fat and sugar…WHY?Slide15
Bedtime
Often a challengeChildren often protest by crying, climbing out of bed, making excused to get up for water or rest room visits, then refusing to return to bed
Ask parents what the bedtime routine is and follow it
Even if a child is sleeping, they still need your careSlide16
Bedwetting
Very commonChild may need a change of pj’s and sheetsSlide17
Nightmares
Bad dreamChildren need your help and comfortSlide18
Sleepwalking
Walking while asleep
Occurs in some kiddos age 5-12
Most kids who sleepwalk return to their own beds
Be sure doors are locked and stairs are gated