Read the Feeding and Sleeping Scenarios and Natural Rhythms vs Set Schedules. Pick 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios then answer the following questions:
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- Identify which 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios you picked. Why?
- What is your reaction to the scenario?
- What does this scenario say about the family’s culture and beliefs?
- How can you support the family with this situation? What can you do to support the child?
- How would you handle this situation?
- Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules handout, does your Infant/ Family Case Study family use the child’s natural rhythms or a set schedule to determine feeding and sleeping times? How do you know? Give evidence to support your response.
Respond to 1-2 other comments!
Identify which 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios you picked. Why?
Feeding scenarios 1&2 and sleeping scenarios 3&4 because they seem like things that I’ve seen before.
What is your reaction to the scenario?
Feeding scenarios 1 are normal to me because a lot of Hispanic families put cereal in their kids bottle to fill up their stomachs more. Feeding scenario 2 interested me because I’ve also seen families let their kid drink their bottle with putting pillows on the side holding it because it is a lot to keep your arms up for however long the child feeds.
Sleeping scenario 3 also is normal to me because a lot of my family members don’t think its wrong to allow a baby to cry, they always say “he/she going to be okay and they’ll get tired soon”. Running to a baby just because they’re crying is spoiling them. But I don’t think in a daycare setting its appropriate to allow a child to cry even if the parent says its okay because it will also interrupt the other kids.
SLeeping scenario 4 is just like 3, parents trying to incorporate infant teachers to help them train their child. I don’t think its bad, because its overall to help the child have a better sleeping schedule.
What does this scenario say about the family’s culture and beliefs?
A lot of these scenarios come from their culture because I can relate to some of them being that I seen my family do the same exact things.
How can you support the family with this situation? What can you do to support the child?
I can support the family by asking them questions of what led up to this especially the sleeping schedule. I can support the family by affirming them and trying their methods. You can support the child by assuring its safety in your presence.
How would you handle this situation?
I would just make sure that what they are asking is appropriate and make sure I am following safety rules.
Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules handout, does your Infant/ Family Case Study family use the child’s natural rhythms or a set schedule to determine feeding and sleeping times? How do you know? Give evidence to support your response.
My family using set schedule, and this is definitely determined by the child. The family didn’t make their own schedule, they followed the babies cues to set this to know what they baby needs and when.
Cindy — Thanks for your comment. Recognizing what practices you are familiar with , and are part of your culture, are part of self-knowledge that is crucial to being an effective infant teacher. Many families develop the set schedule for a baby based on the baby’s natural rhythms. There is nothing wrong with a set schedule — for some families a set schedule works best. I wonder, why is it important for infant teachers to know if a family follows a set schedule for a baby’s natural rhythms?
1)Identify which 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios you picked. Why?
Answer: the 2 feeding scenarios i choose are #1 and #3 because #1 luis family feed him cereal at just two months and #3 is because shakira family doesn’t have a set feeding schedule for her
and the 2 sleeping scenarios are #1 and #2 because #1 the 15 month old baby sleeps in the bed with the whole family and not in the crib and #2 shonda cries whenever you leave the room.
2) What is your reaction to the scenario?
Answer: Feeding Scenarios #1 i feel like it’s normal to feed your baby cereal at two months and to make an incision in the nipple of the bottle to let the food pass through. And for scenario #3 i find it a little odd that Shonda doesn’t have a feeding schedule but all children are not the same.
Answer: For the sleeping scenario #1 its a odd that this 15 month old sleeps in the bed with the whole family but then again it not for Cultural reasons. and for sleeping scenario #2 i feel like when a child is use to something at home they expect the same at school so i guess that she sleeps better in a noisy place and that might be her way of knowing someone is there. i see this happen a lot with infants and toddlers.
3) What does this scenario say about the family’s culture and beliefs?
Answer: i think that these scenarios say about the family’s culture and beliefs is that its normal for families to do these thing because that what they have learned and grew up around so they don’t see anything wrong with what they are doing.
4) How can you support the family with this situation? What can you do to support the child?
Answer: i would speak to the parent about the situation and try to understand the reason behind what’s going on with their infant feeding and sleeping routines. I can try to do things that their parents would do at home and so that the child would feel safe and secure.
5) How would you handle this situation?
Answer: i would handle this situation by following the methods that the parents provide however, at the same time to follow safety precaution.
6) Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules handout, does your Infant/ Family Case Study family use the child’s natural rhythms or a set schedule to determine feeding and sleeping times? How do you know? Give evidence to support your response.
Answer: My families infant has a set schedule that determine her feeding and sleeping routines. i know this because the parents look for cues and signals that shows their infant that she hungry or sleepy.
Lacoya — Thanks for your comment. The scenarios are cultural and based on what is “normal” for a family. A family bed is cultural. Some babies who are used to sleeping with the noise of people around are not accustomed to sleeping in quiet spaces. Trying to understand the reason’s behind the family’s behavior is taken directly from the reading in Assignment #1! I wonder, why is it “normal” for families to cut the nipple and add cereal to a baby bottle? Why is it odd for Shonda to not have set times to eat? Does the family have set times when the baby eats, sleeps, etc.?
1. Identify which 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios you picked. Why?
2. What is your reaction to the scenario?
3. What does this scenario say about the family’s culture and beliefs?
4. How can you support the family with this situation? What can you do to support the child?
5. How would you handle this situation?
6. Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules handout, does your Infant/ Family Case Study family use the child’s natural rhythms or a set schedule to determine feeding and sleeping times? How do you know? Give evidence to support your response.
1. Answer: SS 1&5 and FS 2&3 , The reason I picked these 4 scenarios because they are based on things that I actually seen happen before in a daycare.
SS#1 for this situation I would react normal its just. Habit that the child has to get out of. I would let the family know our policy and how we teach our children to be and let them know that she won’t be in the same bed as anyone in our room maybe maybe but not in the same bed. What this says about the family is they are super close. The safety and protection they have on their child is unmatch and I do respect it but at the same time they are not letting the child grow any independence. What I would do to the support the child is have the child be close to another child while at nap time. Since my child study is 7 months she is still young and I haven’t spoke about sleeping comfortabilty.
SS#5 for this situation I would react normal , because house habits and tules are different from class rules so I would not be upset. I would have to break the child out of the habit because the children go take a nap at 1230pm, I would also inform the family that it our policy and our schedule for all children and see how they would feel. It just explains that the family has put the child on a time set schedule which is good because alot of children are not on set schedule at all. I would try to let the child have play time during the time they nap at home so by the time 1230 comes he would be tired. Since my child study is 7 months mom has not broke her out the sleep schedule yet, she does not attend daycare as of yet.
FS #2 I would be happy for t he mother due to theft that the child is on schedule and knows that when it times for a bottle it times for sleep time.For the family is states that mom has the child on a tight schedule at home which is a good thing. I would support mom by letting her know to keep up the good work but also at the same time I don’t want Elijah to see a bottle and just think it is nap time. I would want him just to drink his bottle just because.What I would do to support the child is keep on encouraging the bottle meaning nap time but also just to teach him that you can jus drink your bottle without having to nap, you can just be thirsty. Since my child study is 7 months I don’t believe she knows that bottle means nap time but I will defnetily ask mom at our next zoom appointment what’s the steps regarding that.
FS #3 I wouldn’t react a way because children really eat and sleep when they want to , they don’t have discipline just yet. I would say that the family isn’t into rule setting yet that they let Shakira have a sort of independence. I would try to put Shakira on a 3 meal plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner *not really* ) and that would be held every 3-4 hours .. 9 am when she comes in 12 for lunch and 3 just have a little evening snack and when she gets home mom keeps the cycle going until she is in bed. Since my child study is 7 months she is on a 3 eating plan at home which I feel is super good.
Jantae — Thanks for your comment. The goal of infant teachers is to individualize routines by using the same practices families use at home in the classroom. It’s clear you are attached to schedules. I wonder, is it better for a family to follow the child’s natural rhythms or have a set schedule? Why?
Identify which 2 feeding & 2 sleeping scenarios you picked. Why?
-I chose scenario sleeping 3 because that’s how my family breaks the habit if babies sleeping in the bed with their parents, and i chose scenario sleeping 4 , feeding scenario 1because i was taught to give the baby cereal in their bottle too fill them up. and i also chose feeding scenario 2 because growing up that’s how my grandma sister and aunts feed their babies.
What is your reaction to the scenario?
– My reaction to scenario sleeping #3 wasn’t anything surprising but it does seem a little harsh but that’s how my family breaks the babies habit of sleeping in their parents bed and to be independent. In sleeping scenario #4 I mentioned it was a challenge trying to sleep and your little one isn’t sleeping. In feeding scenario # 1 it is relatable because that’s what my family does to keep a baby full. Feeding scenario #2 because that shows that they are trying to show the baby to be independent.
What does this scenario say about the family’s culture and beliefs?
– In feeding scenario #2 and #1 shows that the family believes in independence and nutrition. In sleeping scenario #3 they believe in independence as well. In sleeping scenario #4 the family has patience.
How can you support the family with this situation? What can you do to support the child?
How would you handle this situation?
– In sleeping scenario 4 i would try to consider changing the babies environment where they sleep, check the temperature of their room.
Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules handout, does your Infant/ Family Case Study family use the child’s natural rhythms or a set schedule to determine feeding and sleeping times? How do you know? Give evidence to support your response.
– Yes Gianna family follows a schedule with the toilet training and also the babies used to eating early in the morning and mid day and late at night in between her meals her mom gives her snacks.
Tamaris — Thanks for your comment. You clearly identify that your reaction to the practices in the scenarios connect to what you experienced in your family/ growing up. Recognizing what you are familiar with is self-knowledge which is an important part of being culturally sustaining and using culturally informed teaching. I wonder, does Gianna’s family have a set time for her to eat, sleep, etc.?
Sleeping Scenario# 1
1.My reaction is normal
2. The scenario says that the family have a strong belief in togetherness.
3. To support the family and the child I would sit down with the family to find ways to support the family cultural. I would hold and cuddle the child when its sleep time.
4. To handle the situation I would hold the child till he/she sleeps and put a stuff toy next to hem/her as they sleep.
Sleeping Scenario# 5
1. My reaction is Normal
2. The scenario says that the family believe in set schedule.
3. To support the family and the child I will talk with the family and ask them to move the child sleeping schedule to 12:30. If not stick to their schedule.
4. To handle the situation if the family decides to stick to their schedule, I will create a quite place for Marteen to sleep
Feeding Scenario #2
1. My reaction is shocked for this can be unsafe
2. This scenario says that the family believe in teaching independence from early.
3. I can support the family and child by feeding the child in away that is safe and comfortable to the child.
4. I will handle the situation by having a conversation with the family about safer ways for feeding
Feeding Scenario# 3
1. My reaction is normal
2. The scenario says that the family believe in freedom of choices
3. I can support the family and child by feeding the Shakira whenever she’s hungry
4. I will handle the situation by allowing Shakira to eat when she’s hungry
My Infant/family case study family uses the child’s natural/rhythms Sheriyah has no eating or sleeping schedule, she eats when she hungry and sleeps when she’s tired.
Mel — Thanks for your comment. I wonder, what is “normal reaction”? Infant teachers should focus on individualizing routines for babies based on the practices that are used at home. I wonder, why would an infant teacher ask a family to change their baby’s sleeping schedule?
Hey Shemella! so I see that we have the same Feeding scenario and I have a question. Would you still let Shakira eat whenever she wants if she enroll in a program that have breakfast, lunch and snack? Because I feel like your strategy might work if you like babysitting her 1-1 but I believe it will be difficult with other children around.
Sleeping #1. It is not safe to have a baby sleep with their parents. This scenario shows that the family believes in bonding with baby for longer than usual. I would support in any way needed but would share my concerns.
Sleeping #3. It is normal for children to cry themselves to sleep especially if they’re just getting used to sleeping alone. This scenario shows that the family believe in giving the baby the ability to explore their independence. I will follow the family’s instructions because a child is suppose to sleep alone whether they cry or not.
Feeding #2. I am not surprised my this scenario, I’ve seen a lot of spanish cultures to this. I do not think is safe for the child because they can choke especially at that age where they can not even lift their heads steady yet. I would share my opinions and explain why is good and bad.
Feeding #3. Every child is different. You can not force any child to eat if they are not hungry unless there’s a medical reason behind it. In this situation, I will completely understand and will work to set a schedule like every other child but I will not force it. This scenario shows that the child’s family supports and does not force the child, they do everything at the child’s comfort.
Sleeping scenario #1- My reaction and the way I would handle this would be to find some solutions that can mimic this environment for the infant or other alternatives that can make this an easier transition for them. This scenario tells me that they are a very family orientated household and can encourage me to make the environment more homie for them as well.
Sleeping scenario #3- My reaction would be to tell them that there is a more appropriate/better way to train baby Angel to sleep on his own without him crying himself to sleep. I personally do not like the sound of the method they are choosing to take, but I would approach it with a non-judgmental demeanor and calm tone and inform them with other alternatives. I do not think it will be appropriate to do that in the program because of how damaging that can be to Angel and can affect the other infants in the program as well and making the environment unpleasant for everyone.
Feeding scenario #3- I would understand why Shakira perhaps does not have a set eating schedule at home. Perhaps the first few weeks in school I can slowly start giving her that set schedule to eat with the rest of her peers at a set time to make it an easier transition for her without pushing it to fast or to soon. It can be something that she gradually falls into over time.
Feeding scenario #5- I would be a little taken back from the mothers’ reaction. This scenario tells me that Lily perhaps is not given the appropriate amount of freedom to do things on her own and perhaps is supported by her family a little too much. Which can also be a reason for her to not eat fully on her own because everything is done for her, not leaving room for growth and self-improvement. The way I would support the child and ease the mothers concern is by spending more time with lily while she eats to make sure she doesn’t make such a mess while also teaching/guiding her how to properly eat. Perhaps I can also provide something for lily to ear so she won’t get so dirty. I would also ask lily’s mother to perhaps incorporate this at home too.
Sleeping scenario #3
1. This would be hard something to deal with because being there are other kids in daycare this could also interfere with other infants getting their nap in the daycare. To conclude this situation I would respect Angel’s father rule for during nap time because this is something they do back at home.
2. The family has a belief about children falling asleep on their own because it will help to build independence. It is probably part of their culture for kids to become independent at such a young age.
3. The program can help the family with this situation by meeting and respecting the needs and proper ways of how the family deals with sleep time.
4. I would go on and follow the rules and not pick up Angel from the crib but what I would do is provide comfort other ways by singing a lullaby and assuring Angel that everything will be alright. I would even rub and massage his back to provide comfort.
5. I would handle it easy because at the end I would have to respect the families ways of how they do things. How the baby naps is one thing I could work with. There are only certain things that parents need to respect as the classroom rules is what time napping is done and feeding etc. Being that this is a form of way that the father desires on how the baby should sleep it is something that can be considered and monitored.
Sleeping scenario #2
1. Shonda is having a hard time staying down because she is used to a tight and loud environment. Being she has a big family where obviously there is some movement going on, the quiet place in daycare makes her feel uncomfortable and probably even unsafe.
2. At first I would be confused but after giving thought to her environment back home it would all start to make sense to me that what Shonda finds uncomfortable is the quiet space.
3. Shonda culture and belief’s seem to be a family that reunites often. Due to Shonda’s behavior of when she is left alone in the crib, I can tell that her family is pretty orientated where they are always sharing the same space which is why Shonda knows and she feels she is out of her element.
4. I can help the family with this information by informing them what is going on and what happens each time during nap time. I would ask for suggestions in respect and to honor the families decisions.
5. To support the child and being that the child is not used to a quiet environment I would provide a music such as lullabies to help the baby feel within their element.
6. This situation can be handled by keeping the patience in order to satisfy the babies needs. It is best to keep in mind that each baby is different where some might be a little difficult to deal with. Therefore, being patient plays a big part in being an early childhood day care teacher because although some kids be a little more needy we as teachers have to understand that all babies come from a different home where they experience different habits.
Feeding scenario 3#
1. I would respect her answer because I do understand that everyone has a different way of how things are back at home.
2. This scenario says about the families belief and culture that they leave it up to the child to decide when they are ready to eat and they feed their children by force.
3. I would support this family by letting them know how things are done at the daycare. I would print a copy of our schedule and go over it with them and assure if they have questions and maybe even ask them if there is any suggestions they have to help us support their children.
4. Once the child see’s that all his little friends are eating, although it might take time he will start to eat with his little friends. I would dedicate my time with Shakira during “.
lunch so I can try and encourage her to eat but than again I would also respect if she doesn’t eat and I wouldn’t force because than she’ll lose trust in me.
5. I would handle this situation by communicating with the parent’s and coming up with idea’s and plans on how to help Shakira successfully eat during the time food is put out.
Feeding scenario #4
1. I would come to understand that Milagros behavior starts at home. This is most likely how Milagros snacks at home.
2. Milagros shows signs that her culture and belief is followed by a natural rhythm meaning the family of Milagros doesn’t really have a set scheduled with the toddler. She shows signs of freedom by walking around with a snack in her hand and also when she its time for a nap she walk around as well. This also that her family let’s Milagro decide when she is ready for a nap time.
3. I would support this family with this situation by reporting to them of what I am observing in Milagros during this time and what are ways and suggestions they would refer to me to help Milagros.
4. I would help Milagros with this situation by slowly attempting to help her learn how to sit and eat while she’s drinking her bottle. I could provide a teddy bear while she drinks her milk which can help her stay in place and when it’s feeding time I could have her classmates to help engage in the table for lunch time.
5. I would always be patient when working with kids, especially babies because they are coming from homes where they have a routine that is different than the one in daycare.
SS3
1: My initial reaction was I kind of understand their reasoning to letting Angel cry. I also was telling myself that it seems like if the parents are kind of overwhelmed it seems like they have been dealing with situation for a while and they are trying their best. I also did not kind of agree with the family wanting the teachers to let Angel cry himself to sleep.
2: This scenario does not really tells us what are the family’s beliefs are. But, I can guess that the family might be big on being independent and wanting Angel to have his own space.
3: I will support this family by communicating with them and find out more about Angel’s sleeping habits. I would like to find out strategies have they tried when it comes to sleep. I would offer the family strategies that are provided in the program and have them try it for a week at least. For example, letting the child know that what will be happening and introduce books or calming songs that will help Angel feel more relaxed and at peace so he can rest. I will agree with the family on their strategy of “letting him cry” but not in a way were is cruel. I tell the parents ” I believe is important for children to try to sooth themselves but I would also provide my attention and him know we will be around and its okay to sleep and relax.
4: At first I will handle this situation with my co-teacher and I and making sure we are listening to the family and making sure every decision we make is appropriate and beneficial to the child at all times. If everything has been done and the family still believes letting Angel cry is what he needs I will try involving my supervisor and the education director and see if we can come up with an agreement for the safety of Angel.
5: Based on the Natural Rhythms vs Set-Schedules, I believe that my Infant/case study family uses the Natural Rhythms for their child. Baby ZO’s mom mentioned that she lets ZO sleep as long as she wants she tries not to wake her up during the day even though she knows that baby ZO will be up all night if she does not set a time for her. Baby ZO also eats as much as she wants whenever she wants. Baby ZO can be finished with solid food and the breast will be available to her and she will stay there as long as she wants as well.
SS1
1: My automatic reaction was “what” I have never heard of a “family bed” before so I did not know how to proceed.
2: To me this scenario tells me that this family might be very family oriented and look at themselves as one whole instead of being individualist.
3: I can support this family by understanding their concern and trying my best to put them at ease. I will ask the family how would they like for me to handle the situation and if they have any strategies they used with their other children (if they have any).
4: I would start off by frequently talking to the family and listening to their concerns and asking more questions about this “family bed”. I would also definitely ask for help from my other co-workers and if I still feel like I am having “difficulty” involve someone from above and see how we can support this family and maybe see if this program is the best fit for them.
5: My family with toileting needs are definitely a Natural rhythms. Baby ZO’s diaper is change all the time even when she just has wet it and can still have a little more use to it.
FS3
1) My reaction to this was a “normal reaction” which a reaction where it is “okay” giving the situation and the age which means the child is old enough to have solid foods and different types of food with care.
2) While reading and trying to understand this scenario I really do not know what does this scenario say about the family. I want to say that the family does not retain food from their child which is understandable but at the same time there should be a limit.
3) I would support by understanding their way but also communicating with them about the importance of healthy nutrition and making sure they are giving their child the appropriate portion for her age.
4) I would support the child by slowly introducing her to transitions and making sure we have are communicating everything that will be happening next. I will make sure I am observing Shakira and understand her cues when she is hungry or if anything is bothering her.
5) I would handle this situation by making sure I am communicating the importance of a time schedule for feeding Shakira and provide handouts , workshops, family night that will give the parents a chance to see why is importance to have healthy choices and eat at certain times to prevent things like child obesity , diabetes and other health issues.
FS5
1) My automatic reaction is to apologize to the mom for the “dirty clothes” and step back and just observe mom a little bit more.
2) To me this scenario tells me that the family do not want to believe that their Lily is capable enough to feed herself maybe Lily is the only child or the youngest.
3) I would support the family by asking the parents if they would like to provide more extra clothes for Lily. I would also like to get information on how is feeding time at home and how is Lily’s reaction.
4) I would support the child by letting mom understand that this is something for Lily to become independent and giver her a sense of control.
5) I would handle this situation by making sure mom understands that we encourage our children to become independent and we provide support if they require it. I will let mom know that there is nothing wrong with feeding Lily when she needs to be quick but at the same time let Lily feed herself and encourage her. I would also let mom know that if the clothes is what’s concerning for her we will put a smock on Lily so she won’t get as messy when mom comes to pick her up.
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