how do childcare workers meet the social and emotional needs of 6 to 12 month old children in a centre .
2007-09-20 15:45:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Each person is different and there are a lot of uncaring childcare workers. Being patient, understanding and caring. Recognize that the child has needs that must be fulfilled, whether you feel like it or not (like changing a diaper). Keeping the child clean and well fed and comforted when the child is fussy (teething, etc.) Lots of holding and soothing talk.
2007-09-20 15:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by red 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked in the childcare field for many many years as both a caregiver of infants all the way up to school age with my primary being infants and toddlers.
I would spend a lot of time meeting their basic needs and while feeding bottles I would cuddle them in my arms and rock them, snuggle them, talk with them, sing to them.
I would get down on the floor and play with them. Talk to them.
Even when changing their diaper I would let them know what I was doing and be gentle and caring with them.
Just care for them as if they were my own child.
I would not let them sit and cry. I would always try to find out what was wrong so I could get them happy again. Just being happy and gentle on my moves. Soft spoken voice. Routine is very important for infants.
2007-09-20 23:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By realising that children at this age are driven by their senses.
A warm smile (sight0, lots of hugs (touch), gentle speech patterns ( auditory) .
Providing a safe, secure environment by attending to each child individually and using these basic things should do it.
2007-09-21 05:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by akdawswon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children this age need a lot of one to one contact. Make eye contact, smile, talk, talk, talk, hold and hug a lot! Get down on their level, crawl on the floor with them, sit with them, and play with them. Be patient, kind, warm, and persistent. They need a lot of love and social contact at this age.
2007-09-21 08:50:15 · answer #4 · answered by leslie b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 to 12 months...that kid is only concerned with having a full belly. They can get enough stimulation just looking around a busy room in one day to last them a week. everyone needs to quit thinkn too much and just play with your baby...feed it...change it...love it...and put it to sleep!
2007-09-22 02:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they do - not through a lack of effort or care or desire to; I believe that the caretakers truly have good hearts and intentions.
But they aren't the mom.
2007-09-20 23:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋