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Childcare - Positive Re-Direction

Positive re-direction in younger children can be tough even for the most experienced parent or caregiver. Depending on the child’s behavior patterns, re-direction maybe very easy or it can be a difficult and demanding process.

During my employment years at a daycare center, I and co-workers were given this ‘magic list’ to consider. This list was presented to us by a child physiologist that worked with the staff when we encountered a behavior problem child.

Keep in mind that your child doesn’t necessarily have to be a behavior problem child.

“THE MAGIC LIST”


 See the trouble about to happen
 Give gentle reminders
 Distract to a positive model
 Provide some humor to the situation
 Offer other choices
 Give praise or compliments
 Offer encouragement
 Overlook the small stuff
 Ignore the provocations
 Reconsider the situation
 Point out the natural or logical consequences
 Give renewal time
 Arrange discussion among the children or the adult depending on the situation

Even if you try a few of the ideas from this list, with a little persistence, you will have a more happy and confident child.

Submitted by Jennie from Childcare Relief Staffing Services

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