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Caregiver Responsibilities. That’s the Way Kids Are. Responsibilities of Caregivers. Love and Understanding Maturity Health Safety. Responsibilities of Caregivers. Developmental stages of children Guidance Play Toys. Confused Cathy.
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Responsibilities of Caregivers • Love and Understanding • Maturity • Health • Safety
Responsibilities of Caregivers • Developmental stages of children • Guidance • Play • Toys
Confused Cathy • Write down at least 20 mistakes that Cathy makes while being a child caregiver.
Emergency Guide • Choking • Fractures/Sprains • Convulsions • Animal Bites • Nosebleeds
Emergency Guide • Skin Wounds • Poisoning • Insect Stings • Burns • Head Injuries
Ten Tips for Safety • Never leave a small child alone at any time. • Keep the child away from electrical equipment or hot objects. • Keep gates closed or have a barrier across the top of stairs. • Keep dangerous objects out of children’s reach.
Ten Tips for Safety • Do not let children run around with sharp objects in their mouths. • Keep pot handles turned to the inside of the stovetop. • Keep children away from water unless supervised constantly.
Ten Tips for Safety • Teach children how to use their toys safely. • Teach children to pick up their toys when they are finished playing with them. • Teach children to stay out of the street.
Spot the Safety Hazard • What safety hazard is connected with the word on your card? • How can you correct it?
Summary • Begin a caregiver is a big responsibility. • It requires preparation and dependability. • This responsibility cannot be taken lightly.