baby - 10 Tips For Positive Child Care

1. Encourage The Child When a child does something right or well, give praise straight away. Your encouragement will show them that you believe they can do it - and give them more confidence. Did you know that if a child gets a negative message, it takes nine positive ones to wipe out the single negative? 2. Teach Them By Example Children are continually watching and learning behaviors. They take particular notice of what adults are doing and saying. Are you behaving in a way that you wish the child to emulate? Take time out to check your own behavior. 3. Role Play Do you get mad when your child copies the bad behaviour of a playmate? Children learn their social skills through play - so teach them! Let the child take the lead and gently correct them if needed. Don't tell them they're doing something 'wrong' - it crushes self esteem. 4. Don't Give Up! Caring for children is exhausting, worrying and often seems like a thankless task. There is no 'perfect babysitter' or 'perfect parent'. Do the best you can with what you've got. Accept that everyone makes mistakes sometimes and don't be afraid to ask for help. 5. Set boundaries and stick with them Children feel much safer if they have limits and boundaries. They will constantly test them, to make sure that they are still there. Keeping those limits reassures the child that you love them and that they are safe. 6. Be Strong For The Child If the child tells you something bad that has happened - don't react negatively or with anger. Work together to find a way through any problem. That way, the child will continue to trust you with their worries - and there will be many! 7. Stay Calm Learn not to react to negative or 'bad' behaviour. If you're angry, let the discipline wait. Take a little time out to regain control. This will help you to work on an appropriate reaction. 8. Don't Bribe...reward! Bribing sends the child a message that they only have to behave badly to get what they want. Reward good behaviour with a non-material treat such as reading the child a favorite story. 9. Prevent Boredom If children get bored, they start to look for mischief! Give them things to do and eventually they will be able to find their own amusement. Don't over-do it though - kids need their own space, just like you! 10. Don't be afraid of discipline Discipline is not shouting, smacking, or threatening punishments. It's a quiet, calm way to teach, reinforce and show consistent behaviour. Your 'time out' strategy will get rid of anger and frustration allowing the discipline to be carried out in a firm, yet loving way. Visit http://www.superbabysitting.com for free babysitting tips, advice for babysitters. and how to claim a first aid book and babysitters handbook. Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_C_Myers baby - Unique Baby Shower Favor That Changes Lives Presenting your guests with a baby shower favor is a nice way to show them appreciation for joining you in celebrating the upcoming arrival of a new baby. No longer do you need to give out the same old boring types of baby shower favors. Below is a really unique baby shower favor idea that is new, fresh and different. This is a really great unique baby shower favor for animal lovers, and people who are interested in helping their community. What you will need: - Polaroid camera and film - Receipts for donations to the local animal shelter. You will need to donate a small amount in each guest's name. You can make the donation as small or large as you would like. Anywhere from $5.00 to $50.00, whatever is comfortable for you. - Purchase a small animal toy, like a kitty or a puppy, one that is small enough to fit in a large coffee cup. - Purchase a really cute coffee cup. It would be adorable for your unique baby shower favor if you could find a cup that would match the animal you have purchased. Something that would coordinate well is a great idea. How to put this unique baby shower favor together: 1. You should make sure that each donation receipt is in the name of the guest which you will be giving it to. 2. At the animal shelter, take some pictures of the cute and cuddly animals! Make sure you take a picture for each guest. If you can get a different picture for each guest that is good. If you are forced to take the same picture for each guest, that is great, because it means that there are less animals in danger. 3. Once you have all of this assembled, place the small stuffed animal in the coffee cup. You can place some tissue paper in the bottom of the cup if necessary, to make sure that the animal sticks up out of the cup. Beside the stuffed animal, you can place the Polaroid picture of the real animal which you have helped out. 4. On the other side of the stuffed animal, place the receipt for the donation to the animal shelter. You can add a bow and nametag to each coffee cup if you wish. This unique baby shower favor is great for a couple of reasons. While you and your guests are celebrating the arrival of a new baby to love and cherish, you will all be able to remember that not every living thing is loved and cherished. You and your guests will feel good about helping the animals out. This unique baby shower favor idea is very different from other favors. It is helpful and will actually do some good opposed to a candle or something that will be gone in a few days. Your guests will love the fact that you and they have helped out an adorable animal, and your gift and pictures may just inspire them to continue to help the animals at the shelter. What better way to celebrate life, than to help another living thing have a chance at a good one?