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Course Content
Unit 2: Children’s Health
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Communicable Diseases
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History of Vaccinations
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The MMR Vaccine and Autism
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The DTP Vaccination
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Immunization Schedule
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Types of Immunizations
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Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases
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Universal Precautions
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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
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Health and Hygiene
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Hand Washing Protocol and Technique
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Dental Care
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Coughs and Colds
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The Importance of a Smoke Free Environment
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Daily Health Checks
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Documenting Health, Wellness and Medications
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Diarrhea
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Middle Ear Infections
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Fever
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Coughing
- Communicable Diseases
- History of Vaccinations
- The MMR Vaccine and Autism
- The DTP Vaccination
- Immunization Schedule
- Types of Immunizations
- Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases
- Universal Precautions
- Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
- Health and Hygiene
- Hand Washing Protocol and Technique
- Dental Care
- Coughs and Colds
- The Importance of a Smoke Free Environment
- Daily Health Checks
- Documenting Health, Wellness and Medications
- Diarrhea
- Middle Ear Infections
- Fever
- Coughing
Unit 3: Nutrition and the Young Child
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Breastfed Babies
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Health Benefits of Breast Milk
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Storing Breast Milk
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Additional Benefits of Breastfeeding
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Formula Feeding
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Preparing Formula
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Storing Formula
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Other Liquids and Foods
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Signs of Hunger
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Bottle Feeding Considerations
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Burping a Baby
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Bottle Cleaning
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When to Start Solids
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First Foods
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Solid Feeding Considerations
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Finger Foods
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Feeding Older Babies
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Foods to Avoid Before Age One
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Feeding the One Year Old
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Feeding Toddlers
- Breastfed Babies
- Health Benefits of Breast Milk
- Storing Breast Milk
- Additional Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Formula Feeding
- Preparing Formula
- Storing Formula
- Other Liquids and Foods
- Signs of Hunger
- Bottle Feeding Considerations
- Burping a Baby
- Bottle Cleaning
- When to Start Solids
- First Foods
- Solid Feeding Considerations
- Finger Foods
- Feeding Older Babies
- Foods to Avoid Before Age One
- Feeding the One Year Old
- Feeding Toddlers
Unit 4 : Emergency Readiness
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Supplies for a Basic First Aid Kit
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Supplies for an Emergency Kit
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Accidental Poisonings
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Checking on an Injured Child
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How to Stop Bleeding
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When to Seek Medical Advice
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When to Call the Doctor
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Asthma Attacks
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Allergic Reactions
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Insect Stings
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Choking
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Drowning
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Shock
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Seizures
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Burns
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First-Degree Burns
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Second Degree Burns
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Third- Degree Burns
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Fractures
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Eye Injuries
- Supplies for a Basic First Aid Kit
- Supplies for an Emergency Kit
- Accidental Poisonings
- Checking on an Injured Child
- How to Stop Bleeding
- When to Seek Medical Advice
- When to Call the Doctor
- Asthma Attacks
- Allergic Reactions
- Insect Stings
- Choking
- Drowning
- Shock
- Seizures
- Burns
- First-Degree Burns
- Second Degree Burns
- Third- Degree Burns
- Fractures
- Eye Injuries
Unit 5 : Physical Development of Children
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Infant Growth
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Physical Brain Development
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Early Experiences and the Brain
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Rate of Physical Development
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Prenatal Development
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Motor Development
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Milestones
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Infant Reflexes
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Physical Milestones at Two Months
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Physical Milestones at Four Months
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Physical Milestones at Six Months
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Physical Milestones at Seven Months
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Physical Milestones at Nine Months
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Physical Milestones at One Year
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Exploration
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Creating a Safe Environment for Infants
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Walking
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Physical Development in the Toddler Years
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Physical Milestones of 15 Month Olds
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Physical Milestones of 18 Month Olds
- Infant Growth
- Physical Brain Development
- Early Experiences and the Brain
- Rate of Physical Development
- Prenatal Development
- Motor Development
- Milestones
- Infant Reflexes
- Physical Milestones at Two Months
- Physical Milestones at Four Months
- Physical Milestones at Six Months
- Physical Milestones at Seven Months
- Physical Milestones at Nine Months
- Physical Milestones at One Year
- Exploration
- Creating a Safe Environment for Infants
- Walking
- Physical Development in the Toddler Years
- Physical Milestones of 15 Month Olds
- Physical Milestones of 18 Month Olds
Unit 6 : Cognitive Development of Children
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What is Intelligence?
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Measuring Intelligence
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Commonly Used Intelligence Scales
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What IQ Tests Measure
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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence
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Perception and Cognition
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Newborn Senses
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Newborn Vision
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Newborn Hearing
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Sense of Self
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Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
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Stage 1: Sensorimotor Stage (Birth to 18 to 24 months)
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Stage 2: Preoperational (18 to 24 months to early childhood age 7)
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Stage 3: Concrete Operational (ages 7 to 11)
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Stage 4: Formal Operational (adolescence, 11 and up)
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Adult’s Role in Developing Critical Thinking
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Types of Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Skills
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Progression of Play
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Encouraging Creativity
- What is Intelligence?
- Measuring Intelligence
- Commonly Used Intelligence Scales
- What IQ Tests Measure
- Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence
- Perception and Cognition
- Newborn Senses
- Newborn Vision
- Newborn Hearing
- Sense of Self
- Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
- Stage 1: Sensorimotor Stage (Birth to 18 to 24 months)
- Stage 2: Preoperational (18 to 24 months to early childhood age 7)
- Stage 3: Concrete Operational (ages 7 to 11)
- Stage 4: Formal Operational (adolescence, 11 and up)
- Adult’s Role in Developing Critical Thinking
- Types of Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Progression of Play
- Encouraging Creativity
Unit 8 : Language and Literacy Development in Children
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Foundations of Early Language and Literacy Development
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Early Language and Literacy Development Birth to 18 Months
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Fostering Language Development Birth to 18 Months
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Fostering Literacy Development Birth to 18 Months
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Language and Literacy Development 18 Months to 3 Years
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Fostering Language Development 18 Months to 3 years
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Fostering Literacy Development 18 Months to 3 years
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Repetitive Questions
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Language and Literacy in Preschoolers
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Fostering Language and Literacy Development in Preschoolers
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Language and Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
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Fostering Language and Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
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Language and Literacy Developmental Concerns
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Stuttering
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Learning Disabilities
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Working with Children Who are Hard of Hearing
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Working with Children Who Have Vision Issues
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Conclusion
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Reminder
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Resources
- Foundations of Early Language and Literacy Development
- Early Language and Literacy Development Birth to 18 Months
- Fostering Language Development Birth to 18 Months
- Fostering Literacy Development Birth to 18 Months
- Language and Literacy Development 18 Months to 3 Years
- Fostering Language Development 18 Months to 3 years
- Fostering Literacy Development 18 Months to 3 years
- Repetitive Questions
- Language and Literacy in Preschoolers
- Fostering Language and Literacy Development in Preschoolers
- Language and Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
- Fostering Language and Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
- Language and Literacy Developmental Concerns
- Stuttering
- Learning Disabilities
- Working with Children Who are Hard of Hearing
- Working with Children Who Have Vision Issues
- Conclusion
- Reminder
- Resources
Unit 9 : Creating Environments That Encourage Learning
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Creating Environments for Infants
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Toys and Materials for Young Infants (0 to 6 months)
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Keeping an Infant’s Environment Safe and Clean
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Infants and Overstimulation
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Creating an Environment for Toddlers
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Toys and Materials for Younger Toddlers
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Toys and Materials for Older Toddlers
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Toddler Play
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Developing Routines
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Creating an Environment for Preschoolers
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Toys and Materials for Preschoolers
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Outdoor Equipment for Preschoolers
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Preschool Play
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Reading to Preschoolers
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Creating an Environment for School Aged Children
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Toys and Materials for School Aged Children
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School Aged Children’s Play
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School Aged Children and Nature
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School Aged Children and Technology
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Role Playing in the School Years
- Creating Environments for Infants
- Toys and Materials for Young Infants (0 to 6 months)
- Keeping an Infant’s Environment Safe and Clean
- Infants and Overstimulation
- Creating an Environment for Toddlers
- Toys and Materials for Younger Toddlers
- Toys and Materials for Older Toddlers
- Toddler Play
- Developing Routines
- Creating an Environment for Preschoolers
- Toys and Materials for Preschoolers
- Outdoor Equipment for Preschoolers
- Preschool Play
- Reading to Preschoolers
- Creating an Environment for School Aged Children
- Toys and Materials for School Aged Children
- School Aged Children’s Play
- School Aged Children and Nature
- School Aged Children and Technology
- Role Playing in the School Years
Unit 10 : The Importance of Routines in Childhood
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Daily Routines for Infants
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Developing an Infant’s Daily Routine
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Infant Sleep Schedules
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Infant Feeding Routines
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Night Feeding Schedules
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The Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle
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Infants and Caregiver Transitions
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Infant Diapering Routines
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Infant Bathing Routines
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Daily Routines for Toddlers
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Toddlers and Transitions
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Toddlers and Caregiver Transitions
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The Importance of Consistency for Toddlers
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Toddler Sleep Routines
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Feeding Schedules for Toddlers
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Toilet Training Routines for Toddlers
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Nighttime Accidents in Toilet Trained Children
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Daily Routines for Preschoolers
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Transitional Cues for Preschoolers
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Sleep Routines for Preschoolers
- Daily Routines for Infants
- Developing an Infant’s Daily Routine
- Infant Sleep Schedules
- Infant Feeding Routines
- Night Feeding Schedules
- The Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle
- Infants and Caregiver Transitions
- Infant Diapering Routines
- Infant Bathing Routines
- Daily Routines for Toddlers
- Toddlers and Transitions
- Toddlers and Caregiver Transitions
- The Importance of Consistency for Toddlers
- Toddler Sleep Routines
- Feeding Schedules for Toddlers
- Toilet Training Routines for Toddlers
- Nighttime Accidents in Toilet Trained Children
- Daily Routines for Preschoolers
- Transitional Cues for Preschoolers
- Sleep Routines for Preschoolers
Unit 11 : Discipline in Nanny Care
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Discipline as a Teaching Tool
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Discipline Versus Punishment
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The Family’s Moral Code
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Communication in Discipline
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Clarity in Discipline
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Consistency in Discipline
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Consideration of Uniqueness in Discipline
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Consideration of Developmental Stages in Discipline
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Positive Purposeful Praise in Discipline
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Limit Setting in Discipline
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Reasons for Misbehavior
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Power Struggles in Discipline
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Acceptable Versus Non Acceptable Behavior
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Non-Emotional Discipline
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Physical Punishment
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Discipline and Infants
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Discipline and Toddlers
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Tantrums
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Discipline and Preschoolers
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Time-Out
- Discipline as a Teaching Tool
- Discipline Versus Punishment
- The Family’s Moral Code
- Communication in Discipline
- Clarity in Discipline
- Consistency in Discipline
- Consideration of Uniqueness in Discipline
- Consideration of Developmental Stages in Discipline
- Positive Purposeful Praise in Discipline
- Limit Setting in Discipline
- Reasons for Misbehavior
- Power Struggles in Discipline
- Acceptable Versus Non Acceptable Behavior
- Non-Emotional Discipline
- Physical Punishment
- Discipline and Infants
- Discipline and Toddlers
- Tantrums
- Discipline and Preschoolers
- Time-Out
Unit 12 : Special Situations
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Stability of Family Life
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Diversities of Families
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Unhealthy Parent Habits
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Working with Special Needs Children
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Working with Gifted Children
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Children and Relocation
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When Preschoolers Move
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When Elementary School Aged Children Move
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When Teens Move
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How Nannies May Help During a Move
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Suspected Abuse
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Physical Abuse
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Neglect in Early Childhood
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Children and Divorce
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Working for Divorced Parents
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Dealing with Serious Illness in the Family
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Dealing with Death
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Helping Children 3 to 6 Cope with Death
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Helping Children 6 to 9 Cope with Death
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Helping Children 9 to 13 Cope with Death
- Stability of Family Life
- Diversities of Families
- Unhealthy Parent Habits
- Working with Special Needs Children
- Working with Gifted Children
- Children and Relocation
- When Preschoolers Move
- When Elementary School Aged Children Move
- When Teens Move
- How Nannies May Help During a Move
- Suspected Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Neglect in Early Childhood
- Children and Divorce
- Working for Divorced Parents
- Dealing with Serious Illness in the Family
- Dealing with Death
- Helping Children 3 to 6 Cope with Death
- Helping Children 6 to 9 Cope with Death
- Helping Children 9 to 13 Cope with Death
Unit 13 : Professionalism for Nannies
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Definitions in In-Home Childcare
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Nannies
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Babysitters
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Au Pairs
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Mothers' Helpers
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Newborn Care Specialists
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Governesses
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Minimum Requirements for Nannies
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25 Characteristics of Great Nannies
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Three Models of Nanny Care
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The Role of a Nanny
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Guiding Principles
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Effective Communication
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Nanny Agencies
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Online Nanny Recruiting Websites
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Resumes and Portfolios
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Working with Families
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Parenting Styles
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Work Agreements
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Nanny Attire
- Definitions in In-Home Childcare
- Nannies
- Babysitters
- Au Pairs
- Mothers' Helpers
- Newborn Care Specialists
- Governesses
- Minimum Requirements for Nannies
- 25 Characteristics of Great Nannies
- Three Models of Nanny Care
- The Role of a Nanny
- Guiding Principles
- Effective Communication
- Nanny Agencies
- Online Nanny Recruiting Websites
- Resumes and Portfolios
- Working with Families
- Parenting Styles
- Work Agreements
- Nanny Attire