Explain How Would You Support And Settle Children

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Task 1: Meet emotional needs and settle children How would you support and settle Max? 1. Ways to strengthen caregiver and child relationship and provide a supportive relationship Kim could visit the Centre as many times as possible before Max starts, so he is not overwhelmed by new people and a new environment. The next step is to make sure that Max feels comfortable with you and the Centre. Warmly greeting both Max and Kim by name on arrival and making eye contact followed by a smile will ensure that the he knows you’re friendly. If possible, encourage Kim to remain at the centre with Max for a period of time each morning, sharing activities with him and you. As Max feels more comfortable at the centre over time, the time periods that his mother stays, could be reduced. Make sure that the separation of Max and Kim is unhurried and relaxed. Be enthusiastic, bend down to address Max face to face and let him know who you are; share information about your life ,seek activities that you know Max enjoys and participate in these with him i.e. sharing a common interest. Being responsive to Max’s cues for attention and comfort will also demonstrate to Max that you are a caregiver who he can trust and depend on. Other strategies to build supportive relationships with children include answering children’s questions…show more content…
I’d encourage him to explore his surroundings and would create a consistent and predictable environment; this will reassure that he knows what he is doing throughout the day and will feel less anxious about what is going on. It might curve his aggressive outbursts with other children, having the security about knowing what the expectations of him are. Other ways to help Max (and all the children in the group) feel secure include establishing smooth, calm and relaxed transition times and to always give warnings to children that a transition is

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