abuse-prevention
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Child Abuse: Prevention
Your first responsibility as a child development professional is to keep children safe from harm. In this course, you will learn four important strategies for preventing child abuse and neglect. These include developing realistic expectations for infants’ and toddlers’ behavior, nurturing meaningful relationships with infants and toddlers, responding appropriately to challenging behavior, and ensuring the safety of your program space.