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Young children’s behavior is frequently a source of frustration and stress for parents and early childhood professionals. They need to teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways, yet early childhood is a time when children want to experiment with a range of often difficult behaviors.
Early childhood professionals working in group settings have a particular responsibility to manage young children’s behavior in a way that enhances their development, learning and self esteem. Understanding Young Children’s Behavior provides the information professionals need to become more skilled in this very challenging aspect of their work.Rodd shows how children’s behavior is related to developmental stages and discusses the implications of children’s limited understanding of right and wrong. She suggests a range of positive strategies for managing inappropriate behavior and shows how to develop flexible, individualized approaches.
Abbreviated chapters: Guiding Children’s Behavior: The Challenge for Adults • What is Normal Behavior? Young Children’s Developmental Stages • Fostering Young Children’s Self Esteem • Moral Development in Young Children • Expectations and Goals About Young Children’s Behavior • Problem Prevention: Making Life Easier for Young Children • Positive Strategies for Guiding Young Children’s Behavior • Creating Your Own Approach to Behavior Management
Heavily illustrated with examples, Understanding Young Children’s Behavior is a valuable resource for both students and professionals.
