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Hi! could anyone help me with this.

Ava
Ava (14 months) has attended child care for eight months. She initially settled well and has developed a strong bond with Educators. Ava was attending the centre three days per week but now attends full-time as both parents have full-time jobs.
Ava has not adjusted well to this change. Normally Ava is happy to go to an Educator and wave goodbye to Mum or Dad. Now she screams and clings to her mother or father and continues crying for around an hour. Mum, Dad and Educators are all upset by this change in Ava and decide to meet after hours to work on a plan to help Ava settle.

i. Suggest what the parents/Educators could do to help Ava adjust to her new routine?
ii. Explain why it is important for Educators to support Ava’s parents during this time.

Hope someone can help me with this.
Thank you.

Hi just a quick question did anyone answer this question...

Question is.....
Explain why it is important for educators to support Ava's parents during this time. ...

Sorry how rude of me i have searched everywhere still have no idea where to look....

Thank you...

Teineavis

"There are a number of strategies that you can consider to assist your child during the settling process. These include:
• if possible, gradually building up the length of time your child spends in care when they start
• sending in a favorite toy or comfort item (you will need to check the service’s policies regarding items from home)
• telling the child care professionals about favourite activities that may be used to distract or calm your child
• settling your child at a preferred activity before you leave
• establishing a ‘goodbye routine’. For example, reading a story and then doing a puzzle before saying goodbye. The child care professionals at the service should support you in this.
• talking about child care with your child, and what will happen there and letting them know that you are happy and confident that they will have a good time and will be cared for
• reassuring your child when you leave that you (or someone else) will be back later to collect them
• asking the child care professionals for updates and advice about how your child is settling
• speaking with other families using the service about how they have helped their child to settle at care".

source: http://www.imagineeducation.com.au/file ... 20care.pdf

Also have a look here:

http://ncac.acecqa.gov.au/educator-reso ... _Dec06.pdf

pola wrote:Also have a look here:

http://ncac.acecqa.gov.au/educator-reso ... _Dec06.pdf

Thanks for your input!

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Lorina