Helping with Behaviour

This book explains the features of an 'emotionally literate' environment that meets the needs of more vulnerable children and looks at how to respond effectively when children are distressed and hard to manage, providing plenty of ideas and inspiration throughout.

Using accessible and down-to-earth language, this book looks at:

• how to foster a sense of belonging and build self esteem
• how we can help pre-schoolers learn to feel good about complying and cooperating
• how children can become strong individuals as well as learn to be good
• ways of working collaboratively to address the most challenging behaviours.

This book is based on sound psychological theory and research but written especially for early years practitioners, who will easily be able to engage with the ideas presented and hence develop strong principles of positive behaviour themselves. The wide range of concepts included here will be an invaluable source of inspiration, making this book essential reading for anyone concerned with vulnerable young children in their care.