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Discipline
The purpose of discipline is to train a child. Therefore, all guidance and discipline will be taught in a nurturing manner. Discipline is most effective when it is consistent and a team effort exists between the provider and parent.
Bethel Child Care Services provides training on recognizing age appropriate behaviors. Bethel teaches methods and guidance to encourage children to develop self-control. All guidance is based on age appropriate expectations on the individual child in care.
Providers are encouraged and trained to foster positive self-esteem in the children in their care. All actions by children are kept in confidence and discussed only with the parent or Bethel representative if needed.
Providers are encouraged to:
Have age-appropriate expectations about children's behavior.
Acknowledge and Encourage appropriate behavior rather than focusing on inappropriate behavior.
Remember, it is what the child is doing that is the problem, not the child.
State rules in positive terms
Be consistent
Redirect the younger child to another, more appropriate activity.
Give children choices when possible
Schedule activities to create a balance between quiet and active play.
Accept your child's feelings even when the behavior is inappropriate.
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