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Rule 12: Help dads embrace pretend play with dolls.

Our role isn’t to judge or attempt to change these beliefs but rather to find creative ways to ensure all children, regardless of background, can reap the benefits of pretend play.
Here are some tips to navigate pretend play with dads who might be hesitant about dolls:

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Rule 11: Don’t promote food waste.

Let’s talk sensory bins, a staple in therapy rooms for good reason. They’re a fantastic way to engage little learners and explore textures. But have you ever stopped to consider the ethics of using food in these bins, especially when some families we work with struggle with food insecurity?

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Rule 10: Avoid the bugs

All kinds of bugs can spread from a home visit to your home. If someone in the home has something contagious you would consider rescheduling the home visit. Depending on your agency, some insects might be considered contagious. Find out your agency’s policies.

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Rule 9: Be aware that exotic pets are out there.

Being an early intervention provider is like embarking on a daily safari – except instead of lions and tigers, you encounter a menagerie of…unexpected pets.

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Rule 18: Keep your opinions to yourself.

Remember, our goal is to empower families, not to dictate their parenting choices.

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Rule 17: Establish your own boundaries.

Early intervention gives us the opportunity to work with amazing families and incredible little ones, but sometimes, the lines between professional and personal can get blurry.  We’ve all been there, right? 

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Rule 16: Drive Safe.

Remember, a safe early intervention provider is a happy early intervention provider, and a happy early intervention provider can make all the difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

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Rule 15: Don’t compare children.

When you mention that you are a parent to another parent, it elevates your street credit. You are “in the mom club” together and it can be tempting to share personal stories.

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Rule 7: Know where to go for the good wi-fi.

Finding Wi-Fi in a rural area is hard, but it makes downtime more efficient. If you learn where you can go for Wi-Fi and to charge your cell phone if needed, and maybe a potty break and snack. You’re set.

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Rule 8: Save for a rainy day.

Being a contract worker in early intervention has its advantages – flexibility, freedom, and the joy of making a difference.  But it also requires financial responsibility and careful planning.  By weighing the pros and cons, and implementing some smart saving strategies, we can ensure that our journeys as contract superheroes are filled with happy endings, not financial headaches.