Positive Discipline for Childcare Providers A Practical and Effective Plan for Every Preschool and Daycare Program

by Nelsen, Jane; Erwin, Cheryl

• ISBN13: 9780761535676
• ISBN10: 0761535675
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-27
• Publisher: Harmony

Summary

Empowering Methods for Effective Childcare As a professional childcare provider, you want to create an environment that is inviting and nurturing for children as well as encouraging for your adult staff. You want to find ways to form a partnership with parents in their children's development. Simply put, you want to provide an all-around quality childcare experience at every level. This book is also great for parents who want to take an active role in assuring the best childcare for their children. Positive Discipline for Childcare Providersoffers a thorough, practical program that is easily adaptable to any childcare or preschool situation and setting. Inside are workable solutions to many of today's toughest childcare issues and everything you need to develop an enriching experience for children, parents, and workers alike. You'll learn how to: Create a setting where children can laugh, learn, and grow Support healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development in all children, including those with special needs Encourage parents to establish a partnership with you and provide the same kind, firm limits and respectful environment at home Uncover support and learning opportunities for yourself and fellow childcare providers And much more! "In a magical way,Positive Discipline for Childcare Providersdemonstrates techniques that decrease misbehavior by increasing the child's sense of capability, courage, and community feeling." Rob Guttenberg,a state-certified childcare trainer, director of parenting education at YMCA Youth Services Maryland, and author ofThe Parent As Cheerleader "Wow! This book is an incredible resource full of effective and practical ideasfrom creating an environment where everyone feels welcome to a model of discipline that respects and empowers adults and children." Mary Jamin Maguire, M.A., L.P., LICSW,trainer, Minnesota School-Age Childcare Training Network

Author Biography

<b>Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., </b>coauthor of the bestselling Positive Discipline series, is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist. Her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in Salt Lake City. <br><br><b>Cheryl Erwin, M.A.,</b> is a marriage and family therapist and the coauthor of numerous books in Prima's POSITIVE DISCIPLINE series on raising great children. She lives in Reno, Nevada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Part 1 The Fundamentals of Childcare	1	(130)
Quality Care---For You and the Children	3	(18)
Dispelling the Myths About Discipline	21	(10)
Basic Positive Discipline Skills for Caregivers	31	(34)
A Young Child's World: Understanding Development, Brain Growth, and Temperament	65	(20)
Children Together: Gender, Social Skills, and the Importance of Play	85	(20)
The Magic of Encouragement	105	(14)
Caring for the Child with Special Needs	119	(12)
Part 2 Childcare Topics A-Z	131	(64)
Anger	133	(3)
Apologize, Children Who Won't	136	(3)
Biting	139	(1)
Chores/Jobs	140	(2)
Clinginess	142	(2)
Cooperate, Children Who Won't	144	(3)
Crying	147	(4)
Defiance	151	(2)
Disrespect	153	(2)
East, Children Who Won't	155	(4)
Exclusion	159	(3)
Fighting (over Toys)	162	(4)
Lines	166	(1)
Listen, Children Who Won't	167	(2)
Loud Talking	169	(2)
Lying	171	(2)
Mind, Children Who Won't	173	(2)
Motivation, Lack of	175	(2)
Nap Time (Quiet Time)	177	(3)
Separation Anxiety	180	(2)
Sharing	182	(3)
Staff Changes	185	(1)
Strong-Willed Child	186	(2)
Tattling	188	(2)
Toilet Training	190	(3)
Whining	193	(2)
Appendix A: ``Play Together'' Art Recipes	195	(6)
Appendix B: National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards and Accreditation	201	(8)
Appendix C: Early Childhood Resources	209	(2)
Index	211