She Left Behind the “Bad Mom” Feeling

The cars crashed into each other and boys seemed to be getting louder instead of quieter while Melanie was trying to cook dinner. Two years ago, Melanie would have been frustrated escalating to yelling or spanking. At that time, she told her parent educator, Sara, that she felt she was a bad mom and didn’t feel she had the patience so she yelled and, sometimes, spanked her boys.

Melanie has been working with Sara a parent educator at Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. for two years learning about healthy child development and where her children are in their development. Sara brings activities and resources to help Melanie help her children reach their full potential. Sara also told her about a technique to focus on the positive when she was feeling frustrated with her children.

So when the cars were crashing into each other and they did not respond when she asked them to stop instead of yelling at them and taking their cars away, which would lead to a fight, Melanie reacted differently.

She walked over to them, knelt down to their level, looked them in the eye and said, “It looks like you guys are having fun together, but I was wondering if you would please play with the cars in the bedroom.”

They said, “sure mom,” and were off to play in the bedroom.

“It worked,” she said. Melanie was so excited to see the technique working. She says she has noticed the children behaving better and listening to her when she stays calm. “I don’t feel like a bad mom anymore.”

*Mother’s name was changed to protect her privacy

February Early Childhood Positions

This is a regular posting of local jobs for early childhood professionals. To add a posting e-mail it to outreach@fcrnew.org. All employers will be responsible to provide their accurate and up to date listings for each posting. Prospective employees will contact employer directly to learn more about opportunities and will be responsible to make sure the employer is a fit for their career in early childhood. Tell them you where you heard about the positions so we know if this free listing is working.

Kidz In Motion Toddler Teacher Positions Available (Young Toddlers and Older Toddlers)

Kidz In Motion is now looking for part-time and full-time employees to join our team. If you are energetic, fun, caring, organized, and have a passion for childcare, Kidz In Motion is the place for you. Must be comfortable working in a family like atmosphere, have an open mind, and be willing to bring new ideas to the table. Hours may vary based on scheduling and needs. We are willing to work with school schedules. Great benefits: paid time off, paid holidays, on site training, we support TEACH, and many more. We are open Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. If interested please contact Karen or Sally at (920)405-9754 or apply in person.

Encompass Early Education and Childcare- Competitive Salary – Consistent Scheduling – Benefits Available!

De Pere Center  2000 Lawrence Dr. De Pere 920-336-1541 Two Year Olds   7:15am-4:15pm School Age/Float 9:00am-6:00pm

The Rosebush Center  1275 University Ave. Green Bay 920-436-7549 Toddler Teacher 8:30am-5:30pm Preschool Teacher 12:00pm-6:00pm  Infant/Toddler Teacher 2:00pm-10:00pm

Ruth Helf Children’s Learning Center  2787 W. Mason St. Green Bay 920-405-9083 Infant Teacher   9:00am-6:00pm

The Cornerstone Center  345 N. Broadway Green Bay 920-436-7554 Assistant Float Teacher  2:00pm-6:00pm Preschool Assistant  9:00am-6:00pm

Substitute Teaching Positions also available – Flexible Scheduling!

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