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.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Many Challenging Behaviors Represent Typical Development
Remaining Calm through the Storm
Aggression
Biting
Crying and Whining
Defiance
Disengagement
Escaping
Hyperactivity
Language
Separation Anxiety
Sexualized Behavior
Shyness
Tantrums
Moving Beyond the Crisis
Systematic Observation
Children Learn from Meaningful and Appropriate Experiences
Building Positive Relationships
Respecting Diversity
Identifying When a Referral Is Needed
Working with Other Professionals
Being Ready for Emergencies
Taking Care of Yourself
Resources for Ongoing
Professional Growth
Online Resources
Resource Books
Resources from Redleaf Press