Safety
Name 2 ways to help ensure your infant is safe sleeping.
1. Put infant to sleep on his/her back
2. Use crib/bassinet that meets safety regulations
3. Do not use bumper pads, pillows, quilts.
What are 3 ways to help build a secure attachment between you and your baby?
2. Talk to and touch your baby in loving ways
3. Play with your baby
What are 3 things that a pregnant woman can do to help her baby's development before the baby is born?
1. Be active
2. Eat well
3. Lower amount of stress
What is attachment and why is it important?
Attachment is the emotional connection a baby forms with their main caregiver(s) who take care of them.
A baby's attachment to her caregivers influences how she thinks, learns, feels and behaves for her whole life. The child can trust you to meet their needs.
What are self care ideas?
2. Practise mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing
3. Sleep
4. Go for a walk
When infants start to crawl and become mobile, what are 3 ways to help ensure their safety?
1. Use baby gates
2. Keep small toys or choking hazards out of reach.
3. Make sure there are no chords or wires around.
When a baby is around 6-12 months, what are something you can do to help them learn, explore and have fun?
1. Give your baby lots of chances for moving around and exploring in a safe environment.
2. Give your baby lots to look at.
3. Give your baby new experiences.
When children start to become interested and ready to start eating food, what are 3 things to consider when offering solid foods?
1. Start with pureed and iron rich foods.
2. Offer one food at a time.
3. Breastfeed or give formula until child is 1 years old.
What are 3 things you can help do to prevent temper tantrums?
1. Follow a daily routine
2. Learn what helps to calm your child
3. Plan ahead (prep transitions)
When choosing child care, what are some things to consider?
1. What do you know about an dhow do you feel about the child care and the providers?
2. What is the cost?
3. What is the childcare environment like?
What are 3 things to take into account regarding car seat safety?
1. Proper installation in the back seat.
2. Your child's height and weight needs to match with the car seat.
3. Use rear-facing view as long as possible.
What are 3 things that your child is learning while he or she is playing?
1. New skills (holding, throwing, catching)
2. To get along with others
3. Ways to express their feelings.
What are 2 health benefits of breastfeeding for babies?
1. It's the easiest food for your baby to digest and and for it's body to use.
2. It is free
What are 3 reasons that your baby might be crying and 3 things you can do to help calm him down?
1. Reasons for crying: hunger, fear, pain, loveliness, cold, colic, teething, too much light/noise
2. Things you can do to soother baby: breastfeed, change diaper, hold your baby, walk with them or rocking them, talk/sing to them.
List 3 coping strategies to help you deal with stress.
1. Find time for yourself and to do things you enjoy or find relaxing.
2. Talk to someone you trust
3. Look for services or professionals in your community (doctor, counsellor, support group)
What are 3 things you can do to protect children during winter weather?
2. Keep children dry; replace wet clothing with dry
3. Use helmet when skiing, sledding, snowboarding and skating.
What are 3 things that a child between 1-2 years might be learning?
1. Walking/running
2. Feeding themselves
3. Talking and understanding simple words.
What are 2 things you can do to help your child get enough activity each day?
2. Get involved in activities or sports.
What are 2 negative effects that spanking can have on your child?
1. To be afraid of adults
2. That it is okay to hit people when they do something that you do not like
What are 3 things you can do if you or someone you know is being abused?
1. Look for help, support, guidance
2. Talk to someone you can trust
3. Look for resources in your community
What are 4 things you should have in a First Aid Kit?
1. Bandages
2. Gauze and tape
3. Scissors
4. Ice pack
Preschoolers (3-5) are learning to understand their own feelings and other people's feelings. What are 4 things caregivers can do to help them?
1. Validate and understand their feelings.
2. Listen closely
3. Give them chances to help and care for others.
4. Help them by being with when they are sad or angry
What are 3 common things that should take place at a child's regular check up?
1. Checking for child's growth, development, vision and hearing.
2. Healthcare provider makes sure that immunizations are up to date.
3. You ask questions you may have and address any concerns.
What are 4 things you can do (as a parent or caregiver) to address a child's challenging behaviour?
1. Have realistic expectations of your child
2. Try and understand your child's development stage
3. Set limits and boundaries
4. Remain calm
What are 4 services/support agencies to help parents cope with mental health concerns or addictive behaviours?
1. Family services agencies (Lumenus)
2. Crisis center
3. Help line
4. Supports groups in your community