Name the document that identifies the "ideals" for how we should interact with families
Answer: The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (or Code of Ethics)
100
Name 5 ways to communicate with families.
various techniques accepted
100
Name three local resources you might offer a family in need of support.
1. Food bank
2. Safe House
3. Legal aid
200
What is the number one reason perpetrators give for shaking babies?
They won't stop crying!
200
Name 2 circumstances under which we should stick firmly to our policies
Possible answers: If safety is involved, if there are legal consequences, if non-compliance escalates, if non-compliance greatly impacts others, etc.
200
What are the 3 styles of communication?
Aggressive
Passive
Assertive
200
Name 3 attributes of a good listener
various answers:
eye contact
not interrupting
give speaker your full attention (no multitasking)
300
Name 3 ways to involve families in a childcare program. (center or home)
Family nights, back to school potlucks, carnivals, mother's day teas, muffins with Dad, game nights, and various others
300
Name 3 ways you share your policies.
Hand book
new family orientation
Parent bulletin board
300
How do you support a parent who wants to talk right now!
You are in the ratio. Hint: 3 steps
1.Acknowledge how this must be very important for you and 2.you want to be able to give her your full attention.
3. Make an appointment
300
What are 3 possible barriers to good communication with families?
Lack of time(parents and you are very busy)
Poor skills on either party
Denial
Personality clashes
High need familes
400
Tell us two things about perpetrators of AHT (Abusive Head Trauma)
Most are men. Most the father of the victim or the boyfriend of the mother. No history of violence. 2nd most common perps are caregivers, stepparents, grandpaents, no other common ties.
400
Describe the "Lead Foot" and "Door Mat" policy attitudes.
Lead foot hard nosed
Door mat, too passive
400
When parents are angry with you, it usually comes back to 1 of these issues:
Answer: They don't think you love their child enough OR they don't think you are keeping their child safe OR they don't think you respect them as a parent
FEAR
400
Give three points in writing your CDA IV competency statement
Describe what you actually do to...
Do not go over 500 words
500
What are the 5 protective factors?
Parent Resilience
Concrete Support
Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
Social Connections
Social and Emotional Competance
500
What is meant by a "well balanced" approach to your policies. (in few words)
Firm kindness
500
What are the 5 tools for problem solving
Listen
Empathize
Apologize
Focus on Common Goal
Problem Solve
500
What is a SMART goal?
S Specific
M Measurable
A Attainable
R Relevant
T Timely