With mutual trust and respect, there is a much greater chance that confl ict of any sort can be avoided and confi dence enhanced.
When considering a specifi c option, you can use the acronym B.R.A.I.N. to help get the information you need:
B What are the Benefi ts of this test, procedure, intervention?
R What are the Risks of this test, procedure, intervention?
A What are the Alternatives to this test, procedure, intervention?
I
What are my Instincts when it comes to this test, procedure, intervention?
N What if I do Nothing?
You can gather this information by asking questions of your caregivers; talking with a doula, a childbirth educator, other mothers; reading up-to-date books and seeking other sources of reliable information. While the Internet is an incredible resource with a wealth of information, you must be aware that not all information is cross-checked for accuracy or based on actual research. There is a risk of being misinformed or getting caught up on a site that is more a forum for emotion than evidence. One exceptional online resource is the Cochrane Collaboration (http://www.
cochrane.org) a research organization which reviews studies and provides summaries of current evidence-based health care practices. Seeking recommendations from the key resources mentioned above can lead to sources of high-quality information.
Often it is said that if you do not know your options, you do not have any. When you commit to being an active, informed participant in making decisions during pregnancy and childbirth preparation, you increase the chance for a positive and satisfying birth experience. You expand the range of options available and ensure that you are actively engaged in and involved with the process. This deep dedication to the birth experience provides a powerful beginning to the most transitional time in your life.
5 things your child care provider wants you to know
The Medicine Hat & District Child Care Association (MHDCCA) is an organization of daycares, preschools, day home agencies, and out of school cares in Medicine Hat and region.
If your child care provider
is a member, they will display an orange MHDCCA membership plaque in their center. We meet on a monthly basis to discuss upcoming events, changes to best practice, and various issues in child care. At our October meeting, I brought up an interesting topic for debate - what do you, as a child care provider, want parents to know? A lively discussion followed! Here are some highlights:
Child care is a profession. We are child care professionals, not babysitters. We have chosen this profession because we love working with children and understand that the early years are a time of substantial growth and learning. We have specialized education and training as educators of young children.
It’s easier if you leave quickly. This may sound harsh but when you are dropping off your child, the transition happens quicker if you give your child 1 kiss, 1 hug, and go. It can be diffi cult for some children to transition into the program, but we are professionals and are able to calm them down. If you are concerned about drop-off, please feel free to call a little while later to see if your child has settled. We welcome hearing from you.
Play is messy. When children are in care, we want to provide a variety of experiences
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for them. These might include art activities, outside play, or cooking.
If you provide
extra clothing, we will do our best to change your child’s clothes when they have been soiled. Also, bumps and scrapes will happen. Children love to run and play hard.
This
means that sometimes your child may have an accident. We will treat your child with lots of TLC and fi rst aid (if necessary).
If your child is ill, please keep them home. We understand this is diffi cult- moms and dads need to work.
On
September 1, 2011, amendments to the Child Care Licensing Regulation and Family Day Home Standards Manual for Alberta came into effect that are helping to prevent the spread of illness between children in licensed and approved child care settings. These amendments clarify the defi nition of a sick child and the responsibility child care programs have in ensuring that a parent of an ill child arranges for the child’s immediate removal from the program. Check out the following for more information:
http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/ documents/childcare/pdf_Info_Parents_ using_regulated_child_care.pdf
Parents are the most important people in a child’s life.
You are the
primary caregiver of your child. We want to work in partnership with families. Please let us know if there are concerns about your child’s care or if something is going on at home that could affect your child while he or she is with us.
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www.mhdcca.com
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