Positive child guidance
By: Darla Ferris Miller
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Wadsworth
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Belmont, CA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9781111833404
Subjects: Child development; Child psychology; Child rearing; Parenting
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-396) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preparing for positive guidance. Why guidance matters -- Historical perspectives and guidance theories -- Understanding children's behavior -- Valuing the uniqueness of each child. How to observe children -- Serving culturally diverse children and families -- Understanding children with ability differences -- Preventing behavior problems. Designing developmentally appropriate environments inside and out -- Building relationships through positive communication -- Fundamental causes of positive and negative behavior -- Positive interventions. Effective guidance interventions -- Mistaken goals, motivation, and mindfulness.