managing childrens behavior ch. 14. managing behavior children of different ages have different...
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Infants Have many physical needs Crying??? What might it mean? Diaper Changing… – Why should you never leave a child alone on a changing table?TRANSCRIPT
Managing Children’s BehaviorCh. 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…– Why should you never leave a child alone on a
changing table?
Toddlers
• Tend to get into things that can be hazardous• many like to climb can lead to falls• They need to be watched ALL of the time!
Preschoolers
• Need your attention, but they can do more for themselves
• They enjoy when you read to, play with, and talk to them
Older Children
• Some kids think that they’re old enough to take care of themselves
• Be friendly toward them and show a sincere interest in their ideas and activities
• Jealousy issues…• Why might they misbehave?
Clothing
• Dressing themselves is a challenging task for young children
• Most young children and ALL infants need help getting dressed
Infants
• Lost body heat easily• Also sensitive to overheating• Dress them in one layer more than what you
would wear
Toddlers & Preschoolers
• Very mobile and quickly get their clothing dirty• Clothing should be easily removed for toilet
training• Elastic waistbands
Older Preschoolers and School-Age Children
• Able to dress themselves• May need help tying shoes• Have definite likes and
dislikes should be allowed to choose from several clothing options
Mealtime and Snacks
• Find out: What food to serve, when to serve it, and how much to serve
• Find out: food allergies and special diets
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!
Toddlers
• Eat some regular food• Like simple finger foods• NEVER give them: hard candy,
hot dog rounds, nuts, or anything else that is a CHOKING HAZARD!!!!
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?
Bedtime
• Often a challenge• Children 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 care
Bedwetting
• Very common• Child may need a change of pj’s and sheets
Nightmares
• Bad dream• Children need your help and comfort
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