There is an old saying that “you should never trust a book by it’s cover” and it’s true, especially when it comes to other people. However, entrusting your child’s well-being to someone you may not know well can be a daunting decision. You may not know which red flags to look for when it comes to a daycare worker. Their appearance may not be a reliable indicator of their caregiving abilities, being aware of certain behaviors can help you assess whether they are a suitable caregiver for your child.
Paying attention to these signs can help you make informed decisions about the quality of care your child is receiving. Talking to your child and visiting the daycare regularly can help you make sure your child is safe, happy, and well-cared for. A happy daycare worker is a happy day care is a happy child.
Last week we talked about a few ways to educate our children on ways to help prevent child abuse and equip them with skills to report it. This week we’re going to continue with those tips to make sure that our children remain safe and well-educated.
From the time they are born, we teach our children ways to keep themselves safe. Whether it’s a hot pan, an unknown dog or cat in an alleyway, or that we shouldn’t take candy from strangers. However, most of the time, children aren’t taught about body safety until they are much older, such as middle school health classes or an assembly about consent and dating safety. In some situations, though, this education comes much too late. You may think that your child is too young to learn about these things, but, by discussing things as soon as possible, you can give your child the knowledge to save themselves from being victimized.