Chew on medication thinking it is candy? (Preschoolers.) VIDEO: POISONING


VIDEO: HOW TO HANDLE SIBLINGS WHO ARE ALWAYS FIGHTING


Poisoning is a danger for three of the four age groups. Let’s watch this Babysitter Boss video to learn more about poisoning.


Fighting among siblings is very common. Let’s watch this Babysitter Boss video to learn more about handling fighting siblings.


Do any of you have an allergy or know someone who is allergic to something? Allergies are very common, and it’s important to be aware of the allergies of those around you, including friends, neighbors, and children you are babysitting. Why would you want to be aware that a friend, neighbor, or child you babysit has an allergy?


Let’s do a quick review!


[So that you can help them avoid the allergen, and therefore prevent an allergic reaction.]


What does an allergic reaction look like?


[It could look very different, depending on the severity of the allergy: runny nose and itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, difficulty breathing, even loss of consciousness or shock.]


• What are the four age groups? (Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School Age.)


• What age groups need constant watching? (Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.)


• What are the routines that the BEST babysitter knows about? (Bedtime, Entertainment, Snacks/Meals, and Toileting.)


[Graphic: Make Your Call]


One of the most important things that you will learn today is the system that Safe Sitters use to assess an injury/illness to determine who should handle it. Safe Sitters decide who should handle any injury or health problem based on the seriousness and urgency of the problem.


• What are the four rules that you must follow when babysitting? (Be in control of yourself, Be in control of the children, Never use physical punishment, Never hurt with words.)


• What are the six Behavior Management Tips? (1. Provide Comfort, 2. Distract, 3. Give Choices, 4. Make a Game, 5. When . . .Then, 6. Take a Break/Start Over.)


What does “serious” mean? (The situation is more than the sitter can handle; outside help is needed.)


What does “urgent” mean? (Help is needed right away.) Note to Instructor


If you are teaching a small group, you may find that you have extra time at the end of the section. If so, review pages 21-23 in the Student Handbook. Go over each category:


• If there is a THREAT TO LIFE, call 9-1-1 because this is both serious and urgent.


1) Call 9-1-1 for THREAT TO LIFE, 2) Ask a Back-up Adult to Come Help, and 3) Handle Minor Problem Yourself.


• If it is a significant injury or illness, ask a back-up adult to come help, because the situation is serious but not urgent.


Use the following pages to discuss the examples in each category.


• If it is a minor problem, handle it yourself because the situation is neither serious, nor urgent.


[Ask students to raise their hand when they know the answer. Hand out a piece of candy or other treat to students who answer review questions.]


Remember to keep your Behavior Aid Chart handy so that you can access it when you need guidance on how to handle behavior issues.


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