Pathways to Competence for Young Children (Book with CD-ROM)

by Landy, Sarah

• ISBN13: 9781557668622
• ISBN10: 1557668620
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-01
• Publisher: PAUL H. BROOKES PUBLISHING CO, INC.

Summary

"With Pathways to Competence for Young Children: A Parenting Program, professionals can help parents understand and manage their children's behavior and take an active role in guiding social-emotional development. Developed from Sarah Landy's highly regarded child development book, Pathways to Competence: Encouraging Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children, this manual and CD set shows how to set up, lead, and evaluate a parenting program for parents of children from birth to age 7."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Thompson is a lecturer and psychologist at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children in Ontario, Canada. Sarah Landy is Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

Table of Contents

CD-ROM Contents	vii
About the Authors	xiii
For the Reader	xv
Acknowledgments	xvii
Section I What to Know Before Starting a Pathways to Competence for Young Children Parenting Program	1	(70)
Introduction and Overview	3	(6)
Underlying Theoretical Constructs	9	(8)
Program Objectives, Approaches, and Strategies	17	(4)
Effectiveness of the Program	21	(10)
Setting Up a Pathways to Competence for Young Children Group	31	(6)
Group Rules and Processes	37	(6)
Overall Plan for the Group	43	(12)
Measures for Evaluating a Pathways to Competence Group	55	(16)
Section II Pathways to Competence for Young Children Parenting Program Steps	71	(166)
Step 1 Introduction and Understanding Development and Temperament	73	(18)
Step 2 Developing Body Control and a Positive Body Image	91	(14)
Step 3 Developing a Secure Attachment	105	(16)
Step 4 Encouraging Play and Imagination	121	(14)
Step 5 Encouraging Language and Communication	135	(14)
Step 6 Laying a Foundation for Positive Self-Esteem	149	(16)
Step 7 Encouraging Self-Regulation, Morality, and a Sense of Conscience	165	(20)
Step 8 Encouraging Emotion Regulation	185	(16)
Step 9 Encouraging Concentration, Planning, and Problem Solving	201	(20)
Step 10 Encouraging Social Competence, Empathy, and Caring Behavior	221	(16)
Section III Supplemental Materials	237
Sample Brochure	238	(2)
Sample Advertisement	240	(1)
Registration Form	241	(1)
Parent Consent for Child Care	242	(1)
Child Care Questionnaire for Parents	243	(1)
Attendance Sheet	244	(1)
Model for the Tree	245	(2)
Sample Tree Showing Competency Cards	247
Four Parenting Roles	246	(2)
Playmate
Teacher
Limit Setter
Nurturer
Parent Satisfaction Form	248	(1)
Certificate of Completion	249