Child Care & Families: Partners for Children's Social Well-Being - Part 2

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the emotional well-being of children in childcare settings, focusing on time-out and alternative strategies for managing behavior.

Time-out was introduced to child care programs in the and .

1980s and 1990s

Time-out has its origins in __ theory.

behaviourist

The purpose of time-out is to take away social __ such as attention.

rewards

Young children often perceive time-out as __ for their 'bad' behaviour.

punishment

According to research, time-out leads to feelings of __, loneliness, and fear.

sadness

A child's perspective during time-out is often limited to the __ situation.

here and now

Instructors should avoid using time-out for children under __ months.

30

The concept of _ time is a strategy for children to regain control of their emotions.

renewal

When children are upset, they need to be with a safe and __ adult.

accepting

Time-out can lead to negative emotional outcomes such as guilt, shame, and low __.

self-esteem

Practitioners should help children deal with the __ of their behaviour instead of using time-out.

consequences