GUIDING BEHAVIOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WAY!
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Learning Objectives
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REFLECTION – Positive Guidance
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INTRODUCTION
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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE BEHAVIOR
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STRATEGIES FOR RESPONDING TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
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EXAMPLES OF USEFUL STRATEGIES
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REFRAMING YOUR “HOT BUTTON” BEHAVIOR
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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND SELF-REGULATION
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CREATE A “YES” ENVIRONMENT
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USING POSITIVE GUIDANCE AS A TEACHING STRATEGY
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DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
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FINAL REFLECTION: INTENTIONAL POSITIVE GUIDANCE
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Evaluation
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Positive Guidance Knowledge Check
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Course Discussion
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Question 1:Think about how you guide behavior in your professional work with children. Is this similar to or different from how you were guided as a child?
Es diferente a cuando yo era niña
In my professional work, I guide behavior using positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and gentle redirection. This is different from how I was guided as a child, where discipline was more strict and focused on correcting behavior rather than teaching skills.
Si
Pregunta 1: Piensa en cómo guías el comportamiento en tu trabajo profesional con niños. ¿Es similar o diferente a cómo te guiaron a ti cuando eras niño?
La forma en que me criaron a mi es un poco diferente ya que yo tuve mas oportunidad de jugar al aire libre, aquí a veces es un poco difícil por el clima. Pero si cada día trato de ensenar a los niños con mucho amor y dedicación como me criaron a mi y que cada niño se sienta dentro de un hogar cuando llega al daycare.
Si
La forma en que trabajo con los niños es similar a como me criaron . Mis papas no me mandaron a preescolar , ellos creaban rutinas para mi. Aprendí a leer y escribir con ellos . Con amor , cariño y paciencia . Lo mismo hice yo con mis hijos y lo mismo hago con mis niños en el daycare
Si
The way that i guide behavior at my day care is very different than how I was brought up. We show compassion to the children’s and communicate with them and show them caring.
Si
For children who cry at drop off- we establish a regular routine. ie.. favorite toy, book ready for child. child will high-five the parent, kiss, hug. Sometimes the child will be asked to help with a task that they enjoy (set the table for breakfast, help the babies build a block house)
Si
When I think back to my own childhood, I guide behavior through positive reinforcement, modeling, and setting clear, consistent expectations. I focus on redirecting challenging behaviors with patience and offering children choices to help them feel empowered. This approach helps children build self regulation skills and understand the natural consequences of their actions.
Si
I think it’s quite different from how I was raised. I can’t say I wasn’t happy growing up, but growing up, I did not feel that I had choices in many scenarios, like some others have noted, or a clear understanding of why certain behaviors were discouraged and sometimes reprimanded. Now, I find it important to support children in acknowledging and expressing their emotions, sharing their thoughts and feelings, and communicating their preferences (positive or negative)
Si rescindamos con una reacción positiva
In my case is very different from how I was guided. Now a days we talk and show love to our children. Back then in my situation I wasn’t given choices or was showed much love. It was whatever the grown up said without any questions asked. Don’t get me wrong I had an amazing childhood, but things were very different as I was growing up.
I agree that things have changed. We know more about children’s development. Therefore, we can do so much more while fostering independence and self-help skills for children. Thanks for your comment.
A forma como se trata uma criança é muito diferente da forma que eramos orientados, no meu trabalho orientamos com muito mais calma e carinho.
I guide my children in a positive way, when handling with behaviors. it is very different from
when I was a child
Yes for me it’s similar and different. Similar to me is I had limits and boundaries, security, parent collaboration, how to model positive behaviors, consequences etc: All these and more still exist but is approached in different tone where as a parent or professional guardian children are guided without feeling of fear or abuse comparing when I was a child.
si es lo mismo ,solo que ahora los padres son muy permisibles con sus hijo , les dan todo los que ellos quieran
Question 2: Please share what stood out to you in the video about Understanding Early Childhood Behavior.
What stood out to me in the video was the idea that young children’s behavior is a way of communicating their needs and feelings. The video emphasized looking at the reasons behind a behavior instead of simply correcting it, which helps adults respond with patience and support.
Lo que más me llamó la atención del video fue recordar que cada comportamiento en la primera infancia es, en realidad, una forma de expresar una necesidad no satisfecha.
Para mi lo más importante es descubrir las razones de el comportamiento de los niños . Los factores , el hogar , etc . Y ahi usamos las estrategias para trabajar con el niño o niña . Siempre desde la comprensión, amor y contención .
The video reminded me how important it is to respond with patience, empathy, and understanding so we can support children in learning how to regulate themselves.
I think what stood out the most for me is the different reasons and situations that can make children to mis behave.
Como os pais buscam um comportamento na criança mas nem sempre as crianças se comportam como o esperado.
What stood up to me was how the child’s parent want the child to behave which could make a concern for the child’s behavior at the daycare. For example, if a child is not actively moving around and not talking, we could discuss with the parents how the child behavior can help overtime.
ENSENARLE A JUGAR JUNTOS Y ACOMPARTIR UN JUGETE ESPERANDO POR SU TURNO
Question 3: Please share your “hot button” behavior and one strategy you might try.
One of my “hot button” behaviors is when children repeatedly interrupt or do not listen during group activities. A strategy I might try is staying calm and using positive reinforcement by recognizing and praising children who are listening and following directions. This can encourage appropriate behavior while maintaining a positive learning environment.
El comportamiento que más me cuesta manejar y que a veces me genera frustración es cuando los niños se frustran rápidamente y reaccionan de manera impulsiva o brusca con los demas compañeros durante el juego libre (como empujar o quitarse los juguetes sin hablar).
La extrategia que uso es ante de inicial le indico las regla del juego que debemos ser amable con los demas.
À mi lo que me cuesta mas es tratar de que no se peguen, que jueguen con armonía , tengo todos varones y ya ingresaron con ese comportamiento , me está costando un poco . Lo que hago es hablarles mucho pero me cuesta porque les gusta jugar asi . De todas formas es en el juego libre y juntos . Por eso trato de que tengan actividades que se sientan interesados y entretenidos .
A “hot button” behavior for me is when children refuse to listen after I give directions, which can feel frustrating in the moment. A strategy I might try is staying calm and using positive redirection, such as offering simple choices or giving the child a helper role. This approach can reduce conflict while encouraging cooperation and responsibility.
I would say my “hot button” behavior would be when a child hurts another child.
One strategy I would try is teaching the child that it hurts and expressing how it makes the child that is hurt feel. I would redirect and encourage positive behavior instead.
I would try the redirecting technique. I think saying no or don’t do that will only get child more upset. Sitting down with a child and showing the child respect and understanding will go much further.
My “hot button” is when a child interrupts or try to get my attention while I am talking to someone. I see it as them needing attention. I can respond by acknowledging their feelings and showing them a better way to ask for help.
Devemos nos lembrar que somos adultos e crianças veem o mundo de uma forma diferente. Por isso a paciência e carinho é algo que devemos cultivar.
One strategy I could use is avoiding saying “No,” “Uhuh,” “Stop,” and “Cut that out.” Instead, I would take deep breaths and count to 10 to calm myself down.
There are many breathing techniques you can use. You can also use positive redirection. Point out all of the positive things the child does. When redirecting the child use positive words. Good work!
Question 4A: After watching the video about setting rules and expectations, please describe how you teach the children your expectations about behavior?
I teach children my expectations about behavior by clearly explaining rules in simple, age-appropriate language and modeling the behaviors I want to see. I also provide reminders, use positive reinforcement, and consistently reinforce expectations throughout daily activities
Siempre hablo con ellos y al inicio del dia le digo que yo espero que se porten bien, que ellos son buenos estudiante, buenos niños y que los niños buenos hacen cosas buenas.
Trato de hablar mucho con ellos para saber el porqué de su comportamiento y así poder ayudarlos
After watching the video about setting rules and expectations, I realized the important of being clear, consistent, and positive when teaching children about behavior.
I redirect them by asking what made them upset or figuring out why they’re upset. I could help bring the person who has either made them sad, annoyed, or mad to sort things out and talk it out to a solution.
Question 4B: How do you know that your expectations for behavior are realistic?
I know my expectations for behavior are realistic because I consider the ages and developmental stages of the children in my care. I make sure the rules are simple, clear, and appropriate for what young children can understand and do. If I notice that several children are struggling with an expectation, I adjust my approach and provide more guidance and support.
Se que son realista porque ellos cuando le llamo a la atencion que eso no estuvo bien, me dicen sorry Tia, y ellos me dicen que lo van hacer mejor mañana
Me ah dado resultado conversar mucho con ellos y para los más chicos observar y analizar el Porqye de su comportamiento . Creo que son los años de trabajo . Al conocerlos casa dia mas ya nos damos cuenta Porqie actúan así
Eles param e ficam atentos enquanto falo além do mais eu mostro para ele as figuras que estão fixadas na prede da sala, sobre os comportamentos que devemos evitar.
They help me by talking things out would explain which perspective’s they see, hear, think, and feel which to things being sorted out.
Question 4C: Do you teach your expectations in advance (when children are ready to learn), as opposed to reacting?
Yes, I teach my expectations in advance whenever possible. As a daycare
Sí, considero que es fundamental enseñar las expectativas con anticipación. Al inicio de cada día, antes de comenzar el juego libre o las actividades, converso con los niños sobre las reglas de convivencia, recordándoles la importancia de ser amables, compartir y usar las palabras para comunicarse.
Si , trato de que aprendan antes pero estas situaciones se van dando y ahi es cuando tenemos que encontrar estrategias según el tipo de acción de cada niño
Sim, eu reuno as crianças nas primeiras horas do dia e antes do circle time explico sobre os combinados do dia.
No, because I take things step by step to help learn and providing the child’s needs, communication, and attention.
Question 5: Choose one behavior that is challenging for you. Describe one or two strategies you might try to teach the child appropriate behavior and/or support their social-emotional development.
One challenging behavior for me is when a child has difficulty sharing toys with others. To help teach appropriate behavior, I would model and practice sharing during play activities and use simple reminders such as, “Let’s take turns.” I would also praise the child when they share or cooperate with their peers to support their social-emotional development and encourage positive interactions.
Comportamiento difícil que veo cada dia es Empujar o pegar para quitar un juguete (Falta de control de impulsos y juego compartido).Este comportamiento es un reto muy común.
Estrategias para enseñar el comportamiento adecuado:
En momentos de calma como la hora del círculo le muestro carteles que tengo en la pared donde muestra un niños que es gentil con su amigo y otro que no es gentil, y le pregunto que niños quiere ser tu.
En este momento lo que me está haciendo más difícil controlar es que se peguen o empujen para quitarse un juguete . Lo que hago acto seguido À hablar mucho con elllos y realizar una actividad de inmediato.. es decir hay que sacarlos de esa situación e invitarlos a una actividad que sea interesante y atractiva para ellos
I would say model turn- taking and sharing by playing alongside the children, using simple language such as, “it’s my turn now, them it’s your turn. I also use role play with dolls or puppets to show positive ways of asking, waiting, and sharing.
I would say a challenging behavior can be a child that bites other children when getting upset. One strategy I would implement is an emotions chart to support their social/emotional development. I would encourage the child to learn how to express their feelings in a positive way and pretend play scenarios and how to react to our feelings.
Great idea to use pretend play scenarios to begin teaching about self-management.
Gritar é um comportamento desafiador para mim. Utilizo cards de figuras como forma de orientar sobre as regras de segurança para todas as crianças. E falo sobre as boas maneiras.
I would help the kids who would have been pushed and comfort them. Then I would ask the kid who pushed them, what they want. Next thing is, they have what they wanted and the kid who have pushed them who choose a different toy who they most likely enjoy more.
Anna, this is a great response. It is always good to ask open ended questions and follow up in regard to the children’s feelings. Keep up the good work.
1. Bebê de 6 meses que chora constantemente
Possível necessidade: fome, sono, desconforto, necessidade de vínculo ou sobrecarga sensorial.
Estratégias:
Observar padrões (horários, ambiente, sons, sono).
Responder com acolhimento consistente (colo, voz calma, contato físico).
Ajustar o ambiente (reduzir estímulos, oferecer rotina previsível).
Usar interação calma e sensorial (balanço suave, música tranquila).
2. Criança de 15 meses mordendo outras crianças
Possível necessidade: exploração sensorial, comunicação limitada, frustração.
Estratégias:
Redirecionar imediatamente: “Mordidas machucam. Pode morder isso aqui” (oferecer mordedor).
Ensinar alternativa simples: bater palmas, apontar, ou usar gestos para pedir ajuda.
Observar gatilhos (disputa de brinquedos, cansaço).
Reforçar quando interage sem morder.
3. Criança de 2 anos que chora na separação da mãe
Possível necessidade: insegurança, dificuldade de transição, vínculo.
Estratégias:
Criar rotina de despedida consistente e curta.
Validar emoção: “Você está triste. Mamãe volta depois.”
Usar objeto de transição (urso, foto, paninho).
Direcionar rapidamente para atividade envolvente ao chegar.
4. Criança de 3 anos que empurra para pegar brinquedos
Possível necessidade: dificuldade de compartilhamento, controle de impulsos, linguagem em desenvolvimento.
Estratégias:
Intervir calmamente e ensinar alternativa: “Diga ‘posso brincar depois?’”
Usar modelagem e fantoches para praticar turnos e pedidos.
Reforçar quando espera ou usa palavras.
Ensinar regras simples com linguagem positiva: “Mãos gentis.”
5. Criança de 5 anos tentando sair do programa
Possível necessidade: necessidade de movimento, tédio, dificuldade de autorregulação ou transição.
Estratégias:
Oferecer escolhas controladas: “Você quer desenhar ou montar blocos agora?”
Incluir pausas de movimento (atividade física planejada).
Usar reforço positivo quando permanece engajada.
Ensinar regras claras de segurança e rotina visual.
Exemplo escolhido: criança de 3 anos empurrando
Estratégias aplicadas:
Ensinar no momento calmo (não na crise):
Usar fantoches ou histórias sociais para mostrar como pedir brinquedos com palavras.
Intervenção no momento do conflito:
Redirecionar: “Mãos gentis. Diga ‘posso brincar depois?’” e apoiar a criança a tentar novamente.
Reforço positivo imediato:
“Você esperou sua vez, isso foi muito cuidadoso.”
Síntese geral
Em todas as situações, o foco das estratégias é o mesmo:
entender a necessidade por trás do comportamento
ensinar habilidades socioemocionais (comunicação, autocontrole, empatia)
usar linguagem positiva e redirecionamento
criar oportunidades de prática antes, durante e depois dos conflitos
Os adultos podem mudar sua reação ao comportamento da criança ao deixar de focar apenas em corrigir ou punir e passar a entender o que o comportamento comunica.
Em vez de reagir com “não” e interrupções, eles observam as necessidades da criança (idade, desenvolvimento, emoções, contexto e possíveis diferenças individuais) e respondem de forma mais adequada.
A ideia central é ensinar, não apenas corrigir. Para isso, os adultos podem redirecionar comportamentos, oferecer escolhas, conversar sobre sentimentos e usar estratégias como histórias, fantoches, mindfulness, materiais sensoriais, movimento e técnicas de autorregulação.
Assim, situações difíceis viram oportunidades de aprendizado, ajudando a criança a desenvolver habilidades como autocontrole, empatia e resolução de problemas.
Como profissional de educação infantil, procuro orientar o comportamento das crianças por meio de orientação positiva, comunicação clara e expectativas consistentes. Eu incentivo as crianças a expressarem seus sentimentos, resolverem conflitos de maneira respeitosa e fazerem escolhas apropriadas. Também utilizo elogios, redirecionamento e modelagem de comportamentos adequados para ajudá-las a desenvolver habilidades sociais e emocionais.
Em alguns aspectos, minha abordagem é semelhante à forma como fui orientado quando criança, pois valores como respeito, responsabilidade e gentileza eram importantes. No entanto, hoje utilizo estratégias mais focadas no desenvolvimento da criança, na escuta ativa e no ensino de habilidades de autorregulação. Quando eu era criança, a orientação muitas vezes era mais baseada em regras e consequências. Atualmente, procuro entender as necessidades por trás do comportamento da criança e ajudá-la a aprender maneiras positivas de lidar com suas emoções e ações.
Apoyar a los niños para que reconozcan y expresen sus emociones, compartan sus pensamientos y sentimientos y se muestren asi mismos.
Los guio de una manera que ellos se sientan felices y optimistas.
It is definitely different from how I was guided. With my daycare children I’m more attentive and I take time to listen.
Basado en la pregunta #5, como educadora tengo todo el potencial para proteger a los estudiantes de mi programa es por eso que siemprt estoy atenta a ellos y siempre tengo mucha seguridad es una del cosas m,a importante nunca dejaria a los ninos solos . Yo si un ninmose quiere ir de mi programa hablo con el para ver por que se quioere ir, si se siente incomodo, lo consolaria y llamartoia de inmediato a sus padres para que pasaen por el . Pero mi deber es protegerlo .
Yo utilizo difresntes estrategias con mis estudiantes, la mas importante es el dialogo con ellos. Liego si ya no fun ciona el dalogo yo comienzo a observar que tipo de necesidad quiere expresar el estudiante y entonces cambio de estrategia como por ejemplo hablar con los padres , observar y anoar para que ya los padre luego se la presnten a los pediatras y puedan buscar le la ayuidfa correspondiente al estudiante
Me llamo la atencion que cada comportamiento es un modo de exprersar una necesidad, y que tenemos que observar para poder ayudar al estudiante con su necesidad ya que se trata de diferentes factores.
A 3-year old pushes others to get their toy. I will acknowledge the need to want the toy. “You really want that toy and it is hard to wait”. That helps the frustration not to escalate. This is the time to focus on social skills and encourage the child to ask, “can I have a turn?”
My “Hot Button” behavior when a child is throwing objects. One strategy I might try is to remain calm and tell the child “Gentle” and give him/her a safe throwing alternative by offering these items: ball. bean bags
My “Hot button” behavior is throwing objects. One strategy I might try is giving a safe throwing alternative: A soft ball, bean bags, crumpled paper balls. We can throw these items as I model “Gentle Play” with the child.
As I think about how I guide behavior in my professional work with children it is different from how I was guided as a child. I guide children’s behavior by looking for the reason why the child is acting a certain way. When I find out the cause then I am able to redirect the child to behave appropriately.
The way I guide behavior in my professional work with children is different from how I was guided as a child. I always look for the cause of the expressed behavior to help the child. Oftentimes the child doesn’t have the words to tell the adult something doesn’t make him happy. Therefore, he expresses his feelings by showing tantrums at times. I talk to the child and move the child to a different environment by allowing time to regulate his behavior. Looking back over my childhood years, I felt that my feelings didn’t matter. I wasn’t allowed to decided things for myself and I felt that the adults didn’t listen to me.
Pues no puedo decir que tuve una mala creencia pero es bastante diferente a como trato con los niños. Trato de entender a su temprana edad que ser positivo con ellos en vez de reprender sus acciones los revdirectivo con algo positivo y una sugerencia de cómo mejorar así el niño no se siente que siempre está mal. Darles opciones positivas
I guide children with patience, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement. This is a bit different from how I was guided as a child, which was more strict. I find that encouraging understanding and problem-solving helps children feel supported and respected.
Agreed, Thais! It’s all about teaching the skills.
I guide my children to be good children and to be kind tonothers
En mi trabajo con niños, guío el comportamiento con respeto, empatía y refuerzo positivo, fomentando que comprendan las reglas y aprendan a autorregularse. Esto es diferente a mi infancia, donde la disciplina era más autoritaria y centrada en la obediencia sin mucha explicación.
Eu procuro orientar as crianças do meu programa de maneira positiva, mas na minha educacao foi totalmente diferente.
It is different because when I was young there were consequences for everything you do, now there is less consequences than before your actions as kids.
If a 3 year old is pushing others for toys I will talk to the child calmly and try and give them a toy bigger or funner for them and give all the kids an activity to do
Redirecting is a great technique.
Will help them by doing an activity or reading them a book,fun songs
I handle behaviors in a positive way verbally. When I was a child my parents handles it physically if I were to misbehave
It’s important to remember that our job is to teach appropriate behavior, not to punish. Thank you for sharing.
Para mi los tiempos son muy diferentes aa como me educaron ya que despues del 911 ubieron muchos cambios en las leyes. Mi educacion fue muy estricta , pero con muy buenos valores
Be consistent and stay positive. Let the child know it’s ok to miss mom she will come back.offer comfort objects and praise the child when separation goes well and encourage independence.
Identify what behaviors you want to see, such as using inside voice, or sharing toys. Use age appropriate language to communicate your expectations with younger and older children. Explain reason behind rules help children to understand how the the following explanation contributes to positive environment . Involve children in establishing classroom rules and be a role model because children learn by observing adults.reward children when you acknowledge desired behaviors. 4b. Are they Realistic can have flaws and imperfections like grownups I think they act based on understandable motivations whether they are internal or external circumstances. They display a range of emotions and their reactions feel appropriate for the situations they face.4c. Educators/guardians should teach children when they are in the mood ready and able to learn. Not when they’re angry.
Adults can change their responses to child’s behavior by adopting various strategies that focus on understanding, positive reinforcement and consistent boundaries. Like communication and interaction, active listening ,redirection, consistency and avoid giving in.
Get down to their level, visual cues, use books, offer time and space for physical play. Staying calm, be consistent and give redirection and positive reinforcement.
What triggers the behaviors, what is the child trying to achieve with the behavior can it be sensory, attention or escape. Establish rules and expectations, positive reinforcement as develop appropriate ways to communicate their needs. Try to to shift attention to different activities if works, review behavior an adjust strategy accordingly and modify approach based on what you learned. No single strategy I think will work , maybe consistency, patience and understanding and collaboration with families and professionals.
In the video every child has a different behavior that’s observed. When these behaviors occurs whether it’s with one child or many it can be overwhelming with a care giver/educator. we aren’t direct family members we’re here to educate in many ways than one. We cannot ignore the behavioral signs, because it can be medical, physical, sensory, over or under overstimulation, language delay, safety or security, so many factors. We have to consider what’s typical for these early developers are they shy or they open, is there issues with parenting skills/environment. We educators has to try to learn different strategies to influence their behaviors. We may not have control over everything a child does, as their educator we have some control through education to help them emotional literacy and physical behaviors and either we are annoyed or overwhelmed as the video says, this may be bigger than us to handle at any one time so we should seek help such as referrals and support for children and families so we can understand the root cause and we will be able to teach and guide with more success.
pienso que Sigue siendo igual pero ahora es que abc los padres cren que dejandolo Acer lo que Ellos quieran es una demuostracion de amor
Es muy diferente a como me criaron ,ahora los ninos son mas inteligente que antes. Podemos verlo al nacer como era antes y ahora estan con los ojos abierto ,tenemos que ayudar a esta generaciones de la era digital,porque tambien la Tecnologia es ahora la que cria a nuestro hijos.Saben mas de lo de afuera que lo MISMO de la familia.Gracias.Tenemos que ayudar todos los ninos que nos nesecitan en sus diferente area.
es un poco diferente por las diferente cultura
como profecional no podemos guiar los ninos como nos criaron anosotros
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my Hot button behavior for me is when they have free play time then no one wants to clean up, what I do is talk to them on how they come to learn and play and cleaning after yourself is part of learning too, plus I always mention the next activity we’re doing, so they get excited and cooperate.
My “hot button behavior” is when they don’t cooperate not following instructions specially when they come back on Mondays is like if they don’t want to do anything or participate in any activity. Is always good finding way on how to redirect them and implement techniques in your daily routine.
El bebe de 6 meses que llora, esta en el proceso de desapego de la madre o cuidador primario, comprender que es un proceso normal, darle suficientemente atención, cariño, tomarlo en brazos el mayor tiempo posible, explorar juntos que llama su atención, seguir una rutina.
Gloria tienes un buen ejemplo y buenas soluciones. Bien hecho!
Aveces por el corre corre del dia a dia lo tomamos muy superficial y no vamos a la raíz, hay que tomar tiempo y hacer un plan para ir chuliando posibles causas y soluciones.
If a 15month old was in my care biting his friends, I would let them know that’s not alright, we do not bite our friends look you made them cry , biting hurts your friend is sad we use our words not our teeth. If a 2year old cries at drop off every time comfort them and stick with the routine , most likely they are not a morning person .
My hot button behavior , is when the children go home for the weekend . When they come back on Monday they are crying constantly not wanting to eat or participate in activities , because they got woke up to come to daycare they are off schedule it takes after nap time for them to calm down to where they can participate in any activity
Thank you for sharing, Barbara. I wonder if you might try a special “calm down” activity on Monday mornings, something that is easy for the children and for you.
Times have change so much from when I was a child, when I was a child we did as we were told by an adult there was no expressing yourself expressing you self meant you were talking back. Times are different now the children get the chance to explain why they are behaving this way and we as caregivers need to find out what triggered this behavior , how can we prevent this , what can we do to redirect them remember and implement this strategy in your routines when necessary
Well said, Barbara! Looking for the message in the behavior is key.