Areas of Development
What are 2 types of motor skills?
Gross (large) and Fine (small)
Children reach Milestones through _______ and interaction.
Play
Name 1 quality of hiring a babysitter
Dependable, Responsible, Trustworthy, Mature, Think about Safety at all times, Able to follow instructions
what is it called when you take steps to identify possible hazards and removing them
Childproofing
Who is a Trusted Adult
This is the person that the parents say to trust/contact when they are not available.
What is the developmental age of an infant?
0-12 months
Milestones are often tracked to ensure that each child is reaching their ______ ________.
Full potential
Name 1 way to get started babysitting
Gain knowledge and experience
Read about child care
Take a babysitting training/certification course example (T.R.A.C.K)
What 2 rooms should you NEVER leave a child alone in?
Bathroom and Kitchen
Babysitter role in Accidents and Emergencies is to.....
Remain calm
assess the situation
Call 911
Give basic first aid
What is the developmental age of a preschooler?
3-5 years old
Reaching milestones much earlier means a child may be _______________.
Advanced
How should you greet a child for the first time?
Say hello and get down on their level
What is it called when two shoulders, two hips, and one strap between the legs restrain a child?
5 point harness system
What does SIDS mean
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What is the developmental age of a school age child?
6-12 years of age...or older.
Not reaching milestones or reaching them much later than children the same age can be the earliest indication that a child may have a_____________.
Developmental Delay
What does being a role model mean?
Younger kids look up to you=this is a big responsibility
What is the rule of thumb for dressing a baby?
One more layer than you are wearing
What is SBS?
Shaking Baby Syndrome
Name the five areas of development.
Physical, intellectual/cognitive, emotional, social, moral.
Name the 4 ages and stages of Child Development.
Infant - 0-12 months
Toddler - 1-2 years
Pre-school - 3-5 years
School age - 6-12 years
Name 1 thing you can do to meet parent expectations
Leave the house orderly for when the parents return
Inform the parents upon returning of any important information
Swaddling is an art of snugly wrapping a baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swaddling up to the _______________.
First two months
If I have 6 ounces of water how many scoops of formula do I need to make a bottle?
3 scoops of formula