This is the time of year when some of our toddlers and preschoolers give us a hard time about putting on a jacket. Here are some possible reasons and solutions:

• Is it because your child is sensitive to texture and doesn't like the feel?

  • Then find something they will like

  • Use layers

• Is it because your child needs to be in control?

  • Then give them a choice of two reasonable options (Do you want to wear the red sweater or the blue jacket?)

  • Let them get cold and then offer the jacket.

• Is it because it's a new routine and your child has a hard time with changes?

  • Give them a heads up before it's time. (In 5 min we need to get our shoes on and today we need a jacket...)

• Is it because your child just woke up and is cranky?

  • Bring the jacket with you and try again later

• Other possible solutions:

  • Let your child help pick out the jacket

  • Put something special in the pocket that's only for when they wear it.

  • Our teachers are experts at working wonders. Ask them for help.

While we hope that there will be no emergencies, all our staff at Jin-A are now prepared. We went through the training this August to review the signs, symptoms and responses for first aid. We also brushed up on our CPR skills, practicing alongside partners on a dummy. The allergy training included using a practice EpiPen on each other. Our facility has an AED and we were re-trained in how to use it.

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