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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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REFLECTION
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WHAT IS INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH?
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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG CHILDREN?
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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH?
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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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THE POWER OF PLAY
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HOW CAN WE ENGAGE FAMILIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING?
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IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS:
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RESOURCES
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FINAL REFLECTION: SUPPORTING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Evaluation
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Confirm Completion of 2025 Foundations Of Supporting Children’s Mental Health Knowledge Check
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Question 1: Share one or two healthy ways that you manage stress.
Dos formas saludables de manejar el estrés son:
One way that manage my stress is by going for a walk. Another way is taking a deep breath and listening to music.
Question 2: What types of behaviors do you see in your program that concern you? What resources have you used to help you?
En mi programa me preocupan las dificultades para manejar la frustración, el llanto prolongado en transiciones y los conflictos por turnos. He utilizado estrategias de regulación emocional, materiales de Clarendon y recursos sobre disciplina positiva y educación inclusiva.
When their behavior suddenly changes without a reasonable explanation, that’s when I contact parents and get them involved that we could come up with healthy solutions that can be promoted at home and at care.
Intense anger or perhaps a tantrum when something has been taken away from them or ignored by them and speak with the parents.
cuando se quitan los juegos ,se irritan y quieren pelear..mirecuerdo es hablar con el nino que hace eso.
Si, hablar con ellos para ensenar como resolver conflictos.
Question 3: Describe two or three strategies you use in your program to encourage healthy habits.
En mi programa fomento hábitos saludables mediante:
-Coming to me for anything they believe is bothering them.
-Teaching them habits of saying than you, sorry, may I, please etc.
-When coming to care in the morning always talk and ask them how’re they feeling, hugging them and engage in a quick morning talk.
One way is by gross playing for an hour. Another strategy is eating a healthy diet lunch or breakfast. The last strategy is by doing 15 minutes quiet time.
Because my children are toddlers when behaviors become questionable I refer to developmental milestones , or I document the behaviors the ASQ comes in handy when they are what they call the terrible two’s and three’s it’s hard to tell weather this is normal behavior or not , so I have to be mindful of how they act toward one an other and themselves.
Question 4: What stood out to you in the video that might change how you think about play in your Family Child Care program?
Lo que me llamó la atención en el video fue cómo el juego libre y guiado no solo es una forma de entretenimiento, sino una herramienta poderosa para el desarrollo integral de los niños. Observé que, a través del juego, los niños desarrollan habilidades sociales, emocionales, cognitivas y motoras de manera natural. Esto me hizo reflexionar sobre la importancia de ofrecer más tiempo, espacio y materiales abiertos para que el juego sea más creativo, autónomo y significativo, integrándolo como parte esencial de la rutina diaria y no solo como una actividad complementaria.
I loved it and so do they and they express to me during the day how much fun they had playing with me, I let them choose what games and promote sharing and playing as a group as much as possible.
si me gusto ,porque cuando juegan es mejor para Ellos Aprender yo aqui en todos Momentos Usos cualquier cosas para su aprendizajes.Tambien SE le graban mas .
Through play I find is the best way to get toddlers motivated , they are thinking , sharing , it is also a great way to incorporate lessons , I am teaching through a play based curriculum , when the children are having fun the tend to remember lessons.
Question 5: Please share one or two healthy ways that you manage stress.
Dos formas saludables de manejar el estrés son:
Ejercicios ,Bailar y Leer.
Ya usamos estrategias que ayudan a los niños a socio emocional. Mantengo una comunicación abierta con los padres y trato de ayudarlos en lo más que pueda.
Practicamos breathing exercises y técnicas de como auto regular nuestra emociones. Leemos libros de autoestima, compasión y mucho más. Los niños se pueden expresar apuntando nuestro emotion board y ya hasta hablan de cómo se sienten.
Para manejar el estrés leo libros, respiro profundo y caminar
Tan bueno que es un libro interesante. Eso relaja a uno tanto.
PERSONALMENTE PIENSO ES ESCUCHAR MUSICA SUAVE LEER UN LIBRO O ESTAR RELAJADO UN UN LUGAR COMODO
Taking a break, go for a short walk to take fresh air and disconnect for a few minutes.
Schedule in advance an event or activities. Take deep breathe and count to ten. Or establish an close symbiotic relationship with the individual.
How the power of play can have a profound impact on both the child and the provider or trusted adult
Confianza y hablar mucho con palabra que Ellos puedan entender El porque no SE puede hacer esas cosas.
Es muy bueno tener conversaciones con todos los ninos de todos edades. Gracias.
Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least five servings a day
Behaviours of concern are escalated behaviours that can impact the wellbeing or physical safety of the child or people around them
Two effective ways to manage stress are engaging in physical activity and practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
Exactly Zobeida! Keep going.