Concepts for Care

by Lally, J. Ronald

• ISBN13: 9780914409397
• ISBN10: 0914409395
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-26
• Publisher: Wested

Summary

Leading experts in infant/toddler development have contributed succinct essays drawn from research, theory, clinical case studies, and carefully documented practice. Each essay represents current thinking in the field of infant/toddler development and care. Individually and as a collection, the essays provide a springboard for reflection, discussion, and further exploration, especially for infant/toddler professionals seeking to enhance their programs and for students in the field of early care and education.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. iii
Being Held in Another's Mind	p. 1
Metatheories of Childrearing	p. 7
The Emotional Basis of Intelligence	p. 15
Creativity, Shared Meaning, and Relationships	p. 21
Creating Responsive, Reciprocal Relationships with Infants and Toddlers	p. 25
Nurturing Very Young Children Who Experience More Than One Language	p. 31
Stress, Nurture, and the Young Brain	p. 41
Nurturing Developing Brains, Minds, and Hearts	p. 47
Play and Its Relationship to Preliteracy	p. 55
Teachers and Family Members: Talking Together	p. 59
Embracing Inclusion: When ALL Means ALL	p. 65
Infant Mental Health	p. 71
Working with Traumatized Young Children in Child Care and Education Settings	p. 77
Environments for Infants and Toddlers	p. 85
Reflective Practice	p. 91
Every Child Is a Cultural Being	p. 97
Socialization and Guidance with Infants and Toddlers	p. 101
Beyond Baby Talk: Speaking with Babies	p. 107
Responsive Interactions: Reading with Very Young Children	p. 111
Respectful Teaching with Infants and Toddlers	p. 117
References	p. 125
About the Contributors	p. 129
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