This 5 clock hour course will help child care professionals create policies that deter gossip and learn how to handle gossip as a staff member in a child care center. You will gain knowledge of the potentially damaging effects of gossip and strategies to minimize gossip in the workplace. This course will also cover ways to intervene when gossip does occur, as well as how to document and report incidents. You will leave with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a gossip-free environment in your child care center.