Incidents of biting in early child care can be alarming for everyone involved: the child who bit, the child who was bitten, the caregiver, and the families of the children. Biting can happen without warning, even when a caregiver is nearby. As unpleasant as it is, biting is a normal phase that some children goContinue reading “Why do infants bite?”
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How can I help children treat each other fairly?
Children are always learning and observing from the world around them. This includes everything from the way you react to their mistakes to stereotypes in our society. It is your role as a childcare provider to notice children’s stereotypical attitudes, the stereotypical comments they make, and their actions that stem from these attitudes. By helpingContinue reading “How can I help children treat each other fairly?”
How can I support young children’s social–emotional development?
Many childcare providers wonder “how can I support young children’s social–emotional development?” Childcare providers want to support young children’s confidence, help them manage and express their emotions, relate to others, and react appropriately in social situations. These relationships and emotions fall within the domain of social–emotional development. You have a unique opportunity to positively impactContinue reading “How can I support young children’s social–emotional development?”
Is time-out an appropriate discipline technique?
Many adults see time-out as a valuable non-violent method of disciplining misbehaving children. Although this is a common view, it is a misguided one. Time-out can foster hostility, resentment, and even defiance in a child. Children’s behavior that adults consider “bad” is really evidence of some problem the child is experiencing. Instead of banishing the childContinue reading “Is time-out an appropriate discipline technique?”