Session 3 Assignment Questions
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Question 1:
Sharon is an early childhood educator in a dayhome. Michael, the father of one of the children in her care, comes
to her with a problem – he’s frustrated that Joe, his son, is no longer sleeping at night.
Read the following exchange, then, using what you have learned in this session, answer the questions.
Sharon: “Hi Michael, how’s it going?”
Michael: “Awful – Joe’s not sleeping anymore. It feels like every night is a constant battle of trying to make him get
back to bed.”
Sharon: “Oh no! When he’s here he’s so tired that, by lunchtime, he’s almost falling asleep.”
Michael: “How long does he usually nap for?”
Sharon: “We nap at 12:30 and he can sleep…usually until 2:30 or 3:00”
Michael: “That’s more than two hours! No wonder he doesn’t sleep at home! I can’t keep going in there every
night like this!”
Sharon: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated and neither of you are getting a lot of sleep. But when I see him
here, he’s really struggling to stay awake, even when he should be interacting with his friends. Would you like me
to look at a shorter nap time?”
Michael: “How about no naps?”
Sharon: “Okay, let’s think - no naps, shorter naps, are there any other solutions you would like to explore?”
Michael: “Maybe a time limit, like no napping past 1:30?”
Sharon: “Sure – we could also look at putting him down for an earlier nap and serving him lunch later and getting
him into a new routine. We have a few possible solutions here. Is there one you would like to try?”
Michael: “Well, the time limit might work. I don’t like the idea of serving him lunch later. If we can’t do no naps, I
think a good compromise is making sure he wakes up by 1:30.”
Sharon: “Okay, I agree. That still gives him an hour of nap time. Let’s try this for a few weeks and meet again to
give feedback to each other on how it’s working out.”
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• Did the early childhood educator use active listening? What exact words were used?
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Yes, the early childhood educator, Sharon, used active listening. She acknowledged Michael’s
feelings and responded empathetically. Some of the exact words she used include:
“It sounds like you’re really frustrated and neither of you are getting a lot of sleep.”
“Would you like me to look at a shorter nap time?”
“Okay, let’s think - no naps, shorter naps, are there any other solutions you would like to
explore?”
These responses show that she was listening carefully, validating Michael’s emotions, and
working with him to find a solution.
• What concerns were brought forward and by whom? Be sure to list all concerns.
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Michael’s concerns:
Joe is not sleeping at night.
Michael is tired of dealing with the bedtime struggles every night.
He feels the long daytime nap might be the reason Joe isn’t sleeping at night.
Sharon’s concerns:
Joe is very tired during the day at the dayhome.
He struggles to stay awake and interact with friends during lunchtime.
Both Sharon and Michael brought forward valid concerns regarding Joe’s sleep schedule and
overall well-being.
• What possible solutions were identified? Please list all possible solutions.
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Several possible solutions were discussed:
No naps at all.
Shorter naps, possibly by limiting the time.
No napping past 1:30 p.m. as a compromise.
Adjusting nap and lunch timing – putting him down earlier and serving lunch later.
They finally agreed to try the 1:30 p.m. wake-up option as a compromise and decided to
revisit the plan after a few weeks.
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• Whose needs were being considered when the solutions were evaluated?
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The needs of both the child (Joe) and his family (Michael) were considered, as well as the
dayhome environment. Sharon ensured that Joe's daytime tiredness was addressed,
while also respecting Michael’s struggles at home. It was a balanced and collaborative
decision.
• Is there anything you would change about the way the early childhood educator problem-solved with the
family? Why or why not?
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No, I wouldn’t change anything about the way Sharon approached the problem. She
demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills. She listened actively,
acknowledged the parent's feelings, and offered flexible, respectful solutions. This is a
great example of partnership with families.
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Question 2:
It is very important that early childhood educators are familiar with the community resources available in their
area. To familiarize yourself with the community services near you, you can start by looking online or asking some
of the people you work with what resources they have used. Please do not call these agencies directly. Organize
your research and record the name, website and address of the resource agency in this PDF.
Briefly describe the types of services the agency provides to families and child care programs.
You must describe how the agency supports families and child care centres. When describing supports for child
care centres, please focus on what the agency does for facilities like daycares and dayhomes, not how it supports
families, youth, children, schools or communities. If the agency does not provide services to child care centres,
please enter ‘none’ or ‘N/A’.
Submit this PDF for grading and keep a copy for your records.
Please note: All agencies must be in your local area or surrounding communities.
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Resource Agency Contact and Service Information
Clothing Depot (A place where families can access free or low cost clothing)
Agency: Women in Need Society (WINS) Address: 134 11 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G
Website: [Link] 0X5
Services for Families:
Free and low cost clothing, household items, and programs for women and families in need.
Services for Child Care Programs:
N/A
Family and Community Resource Centre
Agency: Alberta Health Services-Family & Community resource centre (FCRC) Address: 28 Oki Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8
Website: [Link]
Services for Families:
Offer support, health information, and guidance for families with children needing medical
care.
Services for Child Care Programs:
They provide information about child development and workshops.
Children’s Services Office (Government of Alberta)
Agency: Alberta Children's Services Address: 300, 1240 Kensington Rd NW,
Website: [Link]/[Link] Calgary, AB T2N 3P7
Services for Families:
Child protection, family support and foster care.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Licensing and support services for daycares and dayhomes.
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Food Bank
Agency: CalgaryFood Bank Address: 5000 11 St SE, Calgary, AB T2H
Website:[Link] 2Y5
Services for Families:
Emergency food hampers and nutrition support.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Can support food security need for child care facilities.
Family Support Group
Agency: Hull Services Address: 2266 Woodpark Ave SW, Calgary,
Website: [Link] AB T2W 2Z8
Services for Families:
Mental health support, parent education and counselling.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Offer training and support programs for caregivers and educators.
Police
Agency: Calgary Police Service Address: 5111 47 St NE, Calgary, AB T3J
Website: [Link] 3R2
Services for Families:
Emergency service, crime prevention and community programs.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Offers safety workshops and community liaison support.
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Public Health Services
Agency: Alberta Health Service - Calgary Zone Address: 10101 Southport Rd SW, Calgary,
AB T2W 3N2
Website: [Link]
Services for Families:
Immunization, development screening and health education.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Offer training and public health support for licensed child care centres.
Public Library
Agency: Calgary Public Library Address: 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2g 2E7
Website: [Link]
Services for Families:
Free access to books, storytime and family programs.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Outreach literacy kits, and group visits for early childhood educators.
Local Community League or Association (This is not sports-focused.)
Agency: Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association Address: 1350 5 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N
Website:[Link] 0S2
Services for Families:
Family support services, community events, food programs.
Services for Child Care Programs:
Community room rentals, networking and outreach services.
