Cont' Words of Inspiration and Movtivation

From week 2,  I have included two people that I feel are great contributors to education. Renatta Cooper, she and I have so much in common as Infant/Toddler Master teachers. I wish I could sit with her for a day to learn all that I can. As for Raymond Hernandez, I'm ALWAYS proud to see a male figure work within the ECE field.

 

Renatta Cooper

Program Specialist

Office of Child Care

LA County

Chef   Administrative  Office …………………………..It’s not all about you, take your ego out of it. Think about what’s best for the child”

 

 

 

 

    

Raymond Hernandez

School of Early Childhood Education

California (Manager of Programs)………”My passion from wanting to make a difference, I’m not here to save the world, just the community I’m working in”

 

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

“[P]art of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness.”
― Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and

Education    

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

“If we want America to lead in the 21st century, nothing is more important than giving everyone the best education possible — from the day they start preschool to the day they start their career.”

—President Barack Obama

 

Personal Childhood Web

There were five people in my childhood that have left a positive impact on me.  .

James Andrews= A man with lonely  a 6th grade education managed to support nine children, a wife and provided us with a great home, great neighborhood to live in and lots of lectures. My dad always made time for me. He wanted me to get the understanding of money he said " it's not how much you many it's how you handle it"  and how to support myself "yes" at a very early age. He also wanted me to have a relationship with Christ so he always used metaphors as and example. His hugs and defending me to the older children made me look at him as my hero. Years later my hero died in my arms of veteran's hospital.  Love you Didi!

Robert Andrews= My brother seem to be the only brother in the family who was interested in what I wanted to say. "Bobby" wanted the best for me. He taught me to read  words that could come from anywhere such as Bruce Jenner on a cornflake cereal box, or  sitting at the kitchen table making up  words. Bobby simply made time for me. Unfortunately we grew apart many moons later.

Edith Wade = Edith was a  nurturing sister. Edith had a calm demeanor that made me feel safe. Each morning she would wipe my face, comb my hair and kissed me. I felt so important to her. She moved back to Atlanta Georgia.

Shirley Andrews =  "MAMA"  SHE WAS JUST A STRONG PERSON WHO LOVED ME. When I didn't feel good, all I need was Mama to sit in the room, her presence was that strong! Mama also died. I LOVE YOU MAMA.

Nicole Andrews= My niece although seven years young than me, taught me how to be nurturing. Because of her living with us I had someone that I could care for, someone who made me feel needed and open the door of confidence . Today we are still in contact with each other. 

Mister Rogers

“Whether we're a preschooler or a young teen, a graduating college senior or a retired person, we human beings all want to know that we're acceptable, that our being alive somehow makes a difference in the lives of others.”
― Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

Tips On Biting

When toddlers bite...

Beware of the toddler - he bites! While one in 10 toddlers will be termed “biters”, it's important parents nip this anti-social habit in the bud. To find out how best to deal with your little biter, read on…
You've excluded yourself from playgroup, the childcare centre is phoning you daily with new reports and the next door neighbour's child has a huge bruise on his arm. You are the parent of a biter and probably feeling like a pariah.
But you can take solace in this - one in 10 toddlers are biters. However, so you and your child can resume your social whirl, it is important you take measures to deal with this.
Find out what sort of biter you're dealing with and how best to react.

The Experimental Biter

- this child bites to test textures and explore their world. Make it clear to them that biting is unacceptable.

The Frustrated Biter

- this child may lack the skills to cope with situations or communicate their feelings. They bite out of frustration, not to hurt anyone. But carers should react with disapproval and explain that biting hurts others and is not allowed. Frustrated Biters respond to being taught language skills to express their feelings and needs, and to positive reinforcement when they communicate effectively. In the meantime, watch for signs of rising frustration.

The Threatened Biter

- this child bites in what they feel is self defence. They may be overwhelmed by their surroundings, and bite as a means of regaining control. Deal with a Threatened Biter as you would a Frustrated Biter.

The Attention-Seeking Biter

- this child sees the response or attention they get from biting, and want that attention again. Any response, even negative, reinforces their behaviour. Give this biter attention when they are not biting and minimise the attention when they do. Provide choices throughout the day and reinforce positive social behaviour (like sharing and saying thanks). If the biter gets attention when he is not biting, he will not have to resort to aggressive behaviour to feel a sense of personal power.

With all biters, keep your approach calm and educational. And at no time should an adult bite a child back (despite the best advice-giving intentions of your aged uncle).

 http://www.kidspot.com.au/Toddler-Behaviour-When-toddlers-bite+2993+27+article.htm