Foundations of Supporting Children’s Mental Health

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Course Content

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
REFLECTION
WHAT IS INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG CHILDREN?
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH?
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE POWER OF PLAY
IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS:
RESOURCES
FINAL REFLECTION: SUPPORTING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Joanna Doyle
Admin
3 months ago

Question 1: Share one or two healthy ways that you manage stress.

Anna
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

One way that manage my stress is by going for a walk. Another way is taking a deep breath and listening to music.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
3 months ago

Question 2: What types of behaviors do you see in your program that concern you? What resources have you used to help you?

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23 days ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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.

Anna
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

Intense anger or perhaps a tantrum when something has been taken away from them or ignored by them and speak with the parents.

yolyyolay03
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

cuando se quitan los juegos ,se irritan y quieren pelear..mirecuerdo es hablar con el nino que hace eso.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
1 month ago
Reply to  yolyyolay03

Si, hablar con ellos para ensenar como resolver conflictos.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
3 months ago

Question 3: Describe two or three strategies you use in your program to encourage healthy habits.

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shadesbyradha@gmail.com
23 days ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

-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.

Anna
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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.

Barbara Burroughs
3 months ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
3 months ago

Question 4: What stood out to you in the video that might change how you think about play in your Family Child Care program?

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23 days ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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.

yolyyolay03
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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 .

Barbara Burroughs
3 months ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

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.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
3 months ago

Question 5: Please share one or two healthy ways that you manage stress.

yolyyolay03
1 month ago
Reply to  Joanna Doyle

Ejercicios ,Bailar y Leer.

Carmen
16 days ago

PERSONALMENTE PIENSO ES ESCUCHAR MUSICA SUAVE LEER UN LIBRO O ESTAR RELAJADO UN UN LUGAR COMODO

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shadesbyradha@gmail.com
23 days ago

Taking a break, go for a short walk to take fresh air and disconnect for a few minutes.

Anna
1 month ago

Schedule in advance an event or activities. Take deep breathe and count to ten. Or establish an close symbiotic relationship with the individual.

Anna
1 month ago

How the power of play can have a profound impact on both the child and the provider or trusted adult

yolyyolay03
1 month ago

Confianza y hablar mucho con palabra que Ellos puedan entender El porque no SE puede hacer esas cosas.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
1 month ago
Reply to  yolyyolay03

Es muy bueno tener conversaciones con todos los ninos de todos edades. Gracias.

Zobeida
Zobeida
2 months ago

Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least five servings a day

Zobeida
Zobeida
2 months ago

Behaviours of concern are escalated behaviours that can impact the wellbeing or physical safety of the child or people around them

Zobeida
Zobeida
2 months ago

Two effective ways to manage stress are engaging in physical activity and practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing.

Joanna Doyle
Admin
2 months ago
Reply to  Zobeida

Exactly Zobeida! Keep going.

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