Early Childhood Brain Development

When creating a curriculum and age-appropriate activities, it is essential for a caregiver to understand early childhood brain development. In this course, learn how the brain of a child develops and characteristics of the various stages of development from birth up to age seven.

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Letting Children Be Themselves

Labeling children is not only unfair and destructive, but it often reflects more of a lack of understanding and patience from the caregiver. Children who hear or see this labeling in action can develop a negative self-concept, which can result in them living “down” to others’ low expectations. Learn how

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Conveying Unconditional Love

One of the most important things a caregiver can give a child is the gift of unconditional love. It is worth noting that unconditional love does not mean always having warm feelings toward a child, but rather making a conscious decision to relate to that child in a certain way.

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Creating Logical Consequences

Sometimes a child can learn a lesson via natural consequences without an adult having to intervene. Other situations may require an adult to assist with logical consequences to correct an inappropriate or dangerous behavior. Learn the four Rs of logical consequences and how incorporating them can make the classroom a

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Developing a Sense of Responsibility

Caregivers can play an instrumental role in helping the children in their care develop a sense of responsibility. Learn how to give a child the freedom and responsibility to make some minor mistakes so they can learn how to make responsible decisions in the future.

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Using Natural Consequences

In today’s modern society, children expect to be respected and honored, which can make more traditional efforts of punishment and rewards less effective. Caregivers can learn to discipline a child by first considering what they want to teach the child. A popular model for this method of disciplining is natural

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Stress Management and Young Children

While it is common and even healthy for young children to experience some stress, it is key for a caregiver to understand the causes and symptoms of it so they can be more effective in interacting with a stressed child. Learn how to manage a child’s symptoms of stress and

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Separating the Child from the Behavior

Learn to love children unconditionally by separating the child from the behavior. When a caregiver learns to focus on the psychological and emotional needs of a child’s behavior rather than feeling personally offended, many times the child’s troublesome conduct will eventually disappear. This course is designed to help caregivers teach

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Handling Feelings

Emotions can have a major impact on a child’s emotional health, physical health, and academic achievement. Learn how to assist the children in your care with emotional coaching by getting them to examine their feelings instead of suppressing them. Find out ways to help calm a distressed child and keep

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Giving Encouragement

Encouragement is one of the most essential elements of creating a positive classroom atmosphere. It takes planning and intention to incorporate it but can result in the added psychological and spiritual growth of a child. Learn the difference between praise and promoting self-worth and how to encourage the children in

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