Porter, Louise, 1958-

Young children's behavior : practical approaches for caregivers and teachers / Young children's behaviour Young children's behaviour : Practical approaches for caregivers and teachers Louise Porter. - Third edition. - viii, 293 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-287) and index.

Contrasting ideas about discipline -- Evidence about disciplinary practices -- A child-centred educational program -- Meeting children's basic needs -- Meeting children's need to belong -- Meeting children's need for autonomy -- Meeting children's need for self-esteem -- Origins of inconsiderate behaviour -- Communicating to solve problems -- Everyday responses to disruptions -- Teaching children emotional self-control -- Finding solutions to chronic difficulties -- Disruptions during routines -- Guiding prosocial behaviour -- Disruptions associated with atypical development -- Nurturing staff -- Collaborating with parents -- Formulating a discipline policy.

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Preschool children--Psychology
Behavior modification.
Discipline of children.
Early childhood education.
Classroom management.
Child psychology.
Behavior therapy.
Child, Preschool

HQ774.5 / .P67 2008

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