Love, Feed, Play, Protect Answer Sheet
Scenario # 1:
1. List five reasons why babies cry.
● Crying is a baby’s way of telling you that s/he needs something.
● The baby could be: hungry, thirsty, gassy (needs to burp), wet/dirty (needs a diaper
change), tired, uncomfortable (cold or hot), bored, lonely (wants to be held), etc.
2. Why is it important to respond when a baby cries? What impact does a
comforting response have on a baby’s physical, emotional, intellectual and
social well-being?
● Physical: If their needs are met as infants, babies learn how to self-soothe. This
ability to control their emotions and manage stress effectively will serve them as they
grow into children, adolescents and adults.
● Emotional: When babies are responded to and comforted, they learn that the world is
a safe place and that they can rely on and trust their parents/caregivers.
● Intellectual: Positive brain connections are built when parents/caregivers respond to a
crying baby.
● Social: When they are comforted, babies understand they are important. They also
learn to trust and interact with others in healthy ways.
3. What might happen to a baby who is not picked up and comforted?
The baby may learn:
● to mistrust
● that adults cannot be counted on
● that their needs are not important
● to withdraw
● to act out
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Scenario # 2:
1. What is a temper tantrum?
● a temper tantrum is the child’s reaction to extreme frustration and a loss of control
over emotions
2. Why do young children have temper tantrums?
● children could be tired or hungry
● they want something they cannot have
● they are in a new or stressful situation
● children have not yet developed the connections in the brain that help control
their emotions
● parents provide inconsistent expectations and/or guidelines which can create
confusion and frustration for children
3. List several ways in which a caregiver could positively respond to a child who
is having a tantrum.
● stay calm
● ensure the child is safe from harm
● set age-appropriate limits and expectations
● be consistent when dealing with tantrums
● name the emotions so the child can learn about what s/he is feeling
Scenario # 3:
1. How does breastfeeding help with an infant’s growth and development? In
your answer, consider the physical, emotional, intellectual and social benefits
of breastfeeding.
● Physical: Breast milk is the best food for a baby. It provides all the nutrients needed
for physical growth as well as a stronger immunity (less illness).
● Emotional: It offers a source of comfort and security, bonding and trust.
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● Intellectual: The fatty acids in breast milk promote healthy brain development.
● Social: It provides a relaxing and comfortable time for baby and mother. Physical
touch promotes bonding with the mother as well as all types of growth and
development including fostering positive social interactions and independence later in
life.
Scenario # 4:
1. What are some of the things a toddler can learn during mealtimes? In your
answer, consider the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of
eating.
● Physical: They can learn about the world through experiencing a variety of tastes,
smells, textures, sights, and sounds during mealtimes. It is necessary for physical
growth and development. Eating helps children learn how to control fingers, hands
and arms.
● Emotional: They discover that eating is a pleasurable experience.
● Intellectual: Children learn new skills as they start to touch and pick up food. These
skills will be adapted to doing things such as learning to print.
● Social: They learn that mealtime is a chance to be together with family, friends and
caregivers.
2. How can a caregiver help encourage a child’s growth and development during
mealtimes?
● establish mealtime routines
● make mealtimes a pleasant experience
● avoid power struggles
● allow the child to experiment and learn during mealtimes
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Scenario # 5:
1. Give three examples of physical play appropriate for children of the following
ages: 0-1 years, 1-2 years and 2-3 years.
● 0-1 years: singing action songs, playing Patti-cake, reading a book and letting baby
touch and feel it
● 1-2 years: climbing at the park, playing ball, going for a walk, playing in sand or water
● 2-3 years: playing follow the leader, riding a tricycle, playing in sand, swimming
2. How does physical play help encourage a child’s growth and development? In
your answer, consider the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects
of play.
● Physical: Play encourages hand-eye coordination and allows kids an outlet for their
boundless energy. It enhances muscle development and control. Children learn
skills such as balance, and they gain a sense of physical well-being.
● Emotional: Play helps children gain problem-solving skills - they learn by trial and
error. It provides positive reinforcement and sense of satisfaction and well-being.
● Intellectual: Play stimulates brain development with each new physical skill learned.
● Social: Children learn how to get along with others when they engage in parallel or
group play.
Scenario # 6:
1. What does a child learn by trying to do a puzzle?
● problem-solving skills
● hand-eye coordination
● patience
● satisfaction that comes when pieces fit together
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2. What does a child learn when a caregiver does the puzzle for him/her?
● they are not good or smart enough to do it by themselves
● their abilities are not valued by the parent/caregiver
3. If a young child becomes frustrated while doing a puzzle, what can a caregiver
do to help?
● help the child choose age-appropriate puzzles or activities
● be encouraging and supportive but not take over the activity
● talk about what the child did well and switch to a new activity if it becomes too
frustrating
● help the child to name the emotion and tell him/her that you can understand why s/he
would feel that way
Scenario # 7:
1. Why is proper, consistent use of a car seat vital?
● it is the law
● it saves lives
● it protects children from injury
2. What does this proper, consistent use of a car seat teach a child?
● the parent/caregiver is concerned about the child’s safety
● s/he is willing to provide a consistent message to the child
● that, for some things, there is no room for negotiation
● that the parent/caregiver obeys the law
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Scenario # 8:
1. When a caregiver feels frustrated and angry with a child’s behaviour, what can
s/he do rather than lose his/her temper?
● stay calm (e.g.: take a few deep breaths or count to ten)
● remove his/herself from the situation, if possible
● ask for help from another parent/caregiver and take a break from the situation
2. How can a caregiver guide a child’s behaviour in a healthy, appropriate
manner?
● be consistent - say and do the same things in similar situations
● ensure a safe environment
● remove child from unsafe or inappropriate situations
● when a child exhibits inappropriate behaviour, talk about it right away
● teach a child about emotions and how to handle them in an age-appropriate manner
3. If a child receives a spanking for hitting another child, what message does this
send him/her?
● children will be confused if they are told to act a certain way and the caregiver acts in
the opposite way
● children will learn that it is okay for parents/caregivers to hit someone
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