Parenting Overview for Early Years
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In a healthy relationship, how should partners approach honesty about their feelings regarding intimacy?

  • Partners should avoid discussing their feelings to prevent conflict.
  • Partners should always agree on how they feel.
  • One partner should control how the other feels about intimacy.
  • It is important to express personal feelings without pressure. (correct)
  • What indicates an unhealthy aspect of intimacy in a relationship?

  • One person feels pressured to engage in activities they dislike. (correct)
  • Both partners feel comfortable with each other.
  • There is mutual respect for each other's boundaries.
  • Partners enjoy spending time alone.
  • What behavior suggests a partner believes they can control the finances in an unhealthy relationship?

  • Partners openly discuss financial goals together.
  • Both partners jointly decide on financial matters.
  • Each partner has their personal spending budget.
  • One person prevents the other from accessing funds. (correct)
  • Which statement best describes a characteristic of an abusive relationship?

    <p>One partner regularly ignores the other's needs and desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a healthy relationship, how should time alone be perceived?

    <p>As an opportunity for personal growth and reflection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign that one partner in a relationship feels insecure about their autonomy?

    <p>They often feel the need to justify their personal time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options does NOT represent a healthy aspect of intimacy?

    <p>Feeling pressured to do something one partner dislikes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should partners ideally handle differences in their needs and wants in a healthy relationship?

    <p>Partners must communicate and compromise respectfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you trust when choosing child care?

    <p>Your feelings about the option</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tobacco-like product?

    <p>Chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to help your child adjust to child care?

    <p>Spend time at the child care center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before leaving your child at child care?

    <p>Tell your child when you will return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of support is available for choosing child care?

    <p>Guidance and checklists for interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is providing warmth and structure important when adjusting to child care?

    <p>It helps stabilize the child’s emotional state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these contact methods is mentioned for help finding child care options?

    <p>Call the Government of Alberta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as any product that mimics a tobacco product?

    <p>Tobacco-like products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it advisable to delay toilet teaching for an older child?

    <p>Until things with the new baby are more predictable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you explain to a 3-year-old about where babies come from?

    <p>Babies grow in a special place inside a mom’s body called a uterus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a family day home from licensed child care programs?

    <p>Family day homes may not be monitored by any agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when monitoring approved day homes?

    <p>Number of toys available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a licensed child care program typically offer?

    <p>Care for more than 7 children in a center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have concerns about your child's child care conditions, what should you do?

    <p>Call Health Link or visit a resource website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of child care involves care provided by someone in their home?

    <p>Family day homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant difference between day homes and licensed child care?

    <p>Day homes may be unapproved and not monitored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common emotional experience for new parents during the early weeks?

    <p>A mix of joy, fear, and frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can parents help an older child adjust to a new baby?

    <p>Provide warmth and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to provide warmth to an older child after a new baby's arrival?

    <p>Spend time alone with the older child daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain routines such as bedtime and mealtime?

    <p>To provide stability in a changing environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity can help an older child feel included in caring for the new baby?

    <p>Involving them in simple tasks like fetching diapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents communicate to the older child about the new baby?

    <p>How much they are loved and their role with the baby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good strategy for introducing visitors to the new baby?

    <p>Encourage visitors to greet the older child first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can reading books about babies help an older child during this transition?

    <p>It helps them understand and relate to the new family dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important action to take when leaving a child for the first time with a caregiver?

    <p>Reassure them that you will return.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a trustworthy babysitter have?

    <p>Certification in first aid or babysitting training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it advised to have the child take a familiar item with them when going to childcare?

    <p>It helps them feel secure and connected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a parent do before a new babysitter cares for their child?

    <p>Spend time getting to know the babysitter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should parents provide to the babysitter?

    <p>Their phone number and other emergency contact information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a recommended action when choosing a babysitter?

    <p>Choosing someone who smokes around the child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interacting with a child before leaving them with a caregiver, parents should:

    <p>Act confident to instill reassurance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should parents not leave their baby unsupervised with young children?

    <p>Babies require adult supervision for safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early Years: Parenting Overview

    • During a child’s early years, it’s normal for parents to experience a range of emotions, including happiness, excitement, worry, and frustration.
    • The transition to parenthood can be a significant adjustment, and it’s essential to talk about these feelings with someone you trust.
    • This can involve discussing joys, challenges, and potential solutions.
    • If you have other children, their adjustment is particularly important.
    • Provide warmth and structure to help older children adjust to a new baby.
    • Provide warmth by showing your older child how much they are loved, spend quality time together, and acknowledge their role in the family.
    • Provide structure by explaining the needs of a newborn, encourage older siblings to help with baby care, and maintain routines like bedtime and mealtime.
    • When introducing a new baby, be honest and straightforward when answering questions about where babies come from.
    • If your child is 3 years old, a simple explanation about the baby growing in the mother's womb is sufficient.
    • Older children may ask specific questions about how the baby grows or how it was born.
    • Explain straightforwardly using terms like "uterus" or "vagina."
    • Provide resources like "teachingsexualhealth.ca" for further guidance.
    • Different types of child care available include family day homes and licensed child care programs.
    • Family day homes involve individuals providing care in their private home, and they may or may not be approved by a family day home agency.
    • Licensed child care programs operate in centers for more than 7 children.
    • These programs include day care, group child care, after-school care, and preschool programs.
    • They may or may not offer infant care.
    • Choose child care based on trust and familiarity with guidelines for safety, health, and nutrition.
    • When choosing child care, trust your instincts.
    • Reach out for support when selecting child care utilizing resources like healthyparentshealthychildren.ca.
    • Helping children adjust to child care involves providing warmth and structure.
    • Provide warmth through familiarizing the child with their new surroundings, allowing time for comfortable adaptation, and expressing confidence in the arrangement.
    • Provide structure by setting clear expectations about when you’ll return, validating their feelings, and offering familiar objects for comfort.
    • Babysitters should meet certain standards, such as age, first aid, and safety.
    • When hiring babysitters, spend time with them before leaving your child in their care.
    • Keep emergency contact information visible and accessible.
    • While using a babysitter, never leave your baby unsupervised and encourage them to prioritize your child over friends or other activities.

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    Explore the emotional journey of parents during a child's early years. This quiz covers the significance of communication, as well as strategies to help older siblings adjust to a new baby. Learn essential parenting techniques to provide warmth and structure for the family.

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