Constantly In Question

Stuff like this is also a great test to see if the kid is actually seriously injured! Because with how much some kids cry over tiny bumps and scrapes, it can be hard to tell. But if you slap a Band-Aid on it or give them a cup of water or a piece of candy and they stop crying, they’re fine. If they keep crying despite whatever little placebo or distraction you’ve given them, you might wanna look a little closer at that injury or seek medical attention.

With my two’s class we ask them “more hurt or more scary?” It takes a bit of practice but after a few times they can answer without more prompting. More scary gets a hug and more hurt gets a look over.

That last one is so important because it validates the child’s feelings and tells them it’s okay to have these feelings and lets them learn how to deal with them, rather than just distracting them from them. I also helps teach the child to both communicate their feelings more readily and communicate when they’re hurt more clearly. All really important skills for a child to develop young.

it’s also really important for the caregiver to stay calm. If a child you’re looking after takes a spill, do your very best not to gasp, to fall all over yourself to get there, scream, etc. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a child fall and they’re not quite sure how to react to it and if you remain calm, there’s a good chance that they will too.

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Update, it is there...I just can’t read