Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Settings - by Connie Jo Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

"Young children's behavior can be challenging at times, but handling it does not have to be. Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Settings is an easy-to-use resource filled with effective, developmentally appropriate methods that child care providers can use to respond to these trying situations. This Redleaf Quick Guide provides clear information of what to do as well as what not to do when faced with challenging behaviors, including aggression, defiance, inappropriate language, tantrums, and separation anxiety"--

Book Synopsis

Children can experience feelings they don't understand causing them to act out. This Redleaf Quick Guide is filled with information on how to respond to an array of 12 common behavioral challenges including aggression, defiance, and separation anxiety, and offers prevention tips and developmental information that may affect young children's behavior.

Review Quotes

"The dos and don'ts, information on developmental stages, possible reasons for behavior, and recommendations of what else to do found in this guide provide the reader with a primer of accepted early childhood practice. This guide would be especially helpful for novice child care personnel--a copy in every classroom."
--Barbara A. Nilsen, EdD, Author of Week by Week: Documenting the Development of Young Children

"This book doesn't beat around the bush. It gets straight to the point and outlines for caregivers and families the fact that many of the behaviors they think are 'bad' are natural. It gives great pointers for better understanding children's actions rather than be upset by them."
--Amy Hood Hooten, EdD, infant-toddler specialist, CCR&R

About the Author

Dr. Connie Jo Smith is an Early Childhood Education Specialist and Instructional Designer at Western Kentucky University who travels throughout the United States to provide training and technical assistance to early childhood programs. Dr. Smith is a coauthor of Growing, Growing Strong! A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children and Caring for the Children, Caring for Yourself: A Guide to Promoting Social and Emotional Health.