Big Topics, Gentle Words: Having Difficult Discussions with Children (Online)

Course Number
OLBigTopics2hrCHOICES
Overview
This online training for child care providers of preschool and school-age children teaches caregivers how to navigate heavy subjects, using age-appropriate language, active listening skills, and emotional regulation strategies.
Objective
1.3  Encourages children's development of social and emotional skills 
1.3 a. Understands and accepts children’s age-appropriate emotional responses (i.e., crying, tantrums
1.3 e. Helps children cope with separation and transition
1.3 k. Uses empathy to help children recognize and understand their emotions
1.4  Helps children achieve self-regulation and develop coping skills
1.4 a. Responds promptly to child’s immediate signals and needs
1.4 e. Creates an environment and provides strategies that help children:
-Manage strong emotions and calm themselves
-Focus their attention to remain actively engaged with activities and materials
-Read the signals of the environment to learn how to respond appropriately
-Cope with fear, anger, and frustration
-Use language to share their needs
-Consider the needs of others
-Use problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies
2.1 e. Understands, acknowledges, and supports families with emotions associated with grief, loss, and coping with a 
child’s disability or challenges
2.1 j. Responds sensitively to families’ concerns, ways of coping, and child-rearing practices
4.1  Develops and models genuine, supportive relationships 
4.1 f. Practices and models responsive, consistent, encouraging, and nurturing interactions that build positive 
relationships
Course Hours
2.00
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