The impact of self-reflection in early years
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It simply means that I look to see what the situation is teaching me about myself so that I can move forward in a different way and hopefully avoid the same thing happening again. If a child is displaying challenging behaviour, rather than just looking at their actions and deeming it as ‘bad’, I would try to gain an understanding of why they are feeling or acting this way. However, it’s important to remember that this is merely a symptom of a deeper-rooted issue and as a parent (or practitioner) I believe it is our responsibility to see the bigger picture and then provide everyone (including ourselves) with an opportunity to learn and grow. However, by acknowledging that I understood why she reacted the way she did, it made her feel safe and heard, which in turn meant that she too could learn her own lesson through this about communication and kindness. If we strive to be the best version of ourselves, take responsibility for the part that we play and treat people with kindness and compassion we won’t go far wrong.
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