Ensure your child’s safety and wellbeing by prudently going over these topics and issues on his caregiver’s first day.
Rules and expectations
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Main tasks and what a typical day will be like
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Values that are important to you (honesty, kindness, etc.)
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Prorities (hygiene, safety)
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Screen time rules for your child
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Mobile phone usage
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Taking photos of/with your child
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Posting photos of/with your child on social media
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Taking calls/texting/browsing social media feed while working
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Off-limit areas/objects
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Work and rest schedule
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Meal plan for your caregiver
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Having guests over
For emergencies
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Your contact information and whom else to call in case you are unavailable
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Emergency contact information
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Fire department
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Police
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Paediatrician
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Poison control
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Nearby hospitals
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Neighbours or close-by friends/relatives
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Locations of:
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Light switches
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Fire extinguisher
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Escape route
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First-aid kit
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Fuse box
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Water shutoff
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Emergency kit
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*You may opt to enrol your caregiver in short courses on handling different child emergencies.
Child’s schedule
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Activities for the day (if possible be specific about which books/games/toys to focus on for the day/week). Ensure that varied activities are planned to continue encouraging your child’s intellectual,physical, and overall development even while you are away.
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Bathing instructions
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Feeding times
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Nap times
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Outside walks (if allowed to leave the premises without you)
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Sleep routine
Feeding time
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Feeding time and preparation instructions
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Food that’s off-limits
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Allergy information
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Vitamins/medications (if any)
Others
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What triggers/ how to deal with tantrums
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Boundaries when it comes to disciplining your child
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How to soothe your child when he/she looks for you or gets hurt
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