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Behaviors and Emotions

Using Visual Supports
Inclusion Infant and Toddler Pre-K Preschool

Using Visual Supports
December 6, 2021
Using visuals to support everyday routines and transitions As adults we use visuals every day. Some examples include calendars, to-do lists, maps, and assembly instructions. Therefore, it isn’t hard to see why children would benefit from similar supports. What are visual aids? Visual aids are communication tools that act as a cue for children to […]
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Helping Your Child Develop Empathy

Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
July 22, 2021
Social-Emotional Development

Social-Emotional Development
July 12, 2021
Responding to Preschool & School-Age Behaviors

Responding to Preschool & School-Age Behaviors
July 9, 2021

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Understanding Behaviors and Emotions
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Transition to School

Transition to School
July 8, 2021
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Responding to Toddler Behaviors & Emotions
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Biting

Biting
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Let’s Put a Ban on Sharing
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Let’s Put a Ban on Sharing
October 31, 2016
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Teaching Children the Meaning of “I’m Sorry”
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Books to help your child learn to share
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Books to help your child learn to share
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Using Visual Supports
Using visuals to support everyday routines and transitions As adults we use visuals every day. Some examples include calendars, to-do lists, maps, and assembly instructions. Therefore, it isn’t hard to see why children would benefit from similar supports. What are visual aids? Visual aids are communication tools that act as a cue for children to […]
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Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Nurture empathy in your child Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care. This is a very complex skill for young children (and even adults!) to develop. Being able to empathize with another person means that a child: Understands that they are a separate […]
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Social-Emotional Development
Developing Self-Regulation Skills We have all experienced a child having a tantrum – and may have had one ourselves from time to time! Children experience the same emotions and feelings adults feel but have yet to develop the language skills to verbally express them fully and in an appropriate manner. Additionally, children are still developing […]
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Responding to Preschool & School-Age Behaviors
When behaviors become challenging One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behavior. Whether your child is refusing to put on their shoes or throwing full-blown tantrums, you can find yourself at a loss for an effective way to respond. Behavioral therapy techniques can provide a roadmap to calmer, more consistent […]
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Understanding Behaviors and Emotions
The Science Behind Your Child’s Behaviors Your child is upset–throwing a full blown tantrum in the middle of the grocery store. You ask yourself “Why are they acting like this?! Can’t we have a peaceful trip to the store?” Understanding what your child is going through and why they act the way they act will […]
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Transition to School
Ensure success on day one and beyond Change can be hard, but it’s easier when you have a hand to hold. We’re here to help make the transition of your school-ager to school a positive experience. Below you will find a variety of helpful resources to help set your child up for success as they […]
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Responding to Toddler Behaviors & Emotions
The Secret Language of Toddlers Toddlers are realizing that they are separate individuals from their parents and caregivers. This means that they are driven to assert themselves, to communicate their preferences, and to act independently (as much as they can!). At the same time, toddlers do not understand logic and still have a hard time […]
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Biting
Ouch! Biting Hurts Biting by infants, toddlers, and two-year olds is a typical behavior. As children gain language, self-control, and problem-solving skills, they usually outgrow it. Yet, biting is often upsetting to families; understanding why your child is biting and how to support them is the first step in responding appropriately. Why do young children […]
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Let’s Put a Ban on Sharing
by Shannon Ford, MA, ECE Professional Development Coordinator Here’s one of my all-time favorite scenes playing out in preschool: seeing a child run up to another and happily handing over a toy. I don’t mean just any toy, but the same toy these two kiddos were wrestling and crying over just five minutes ago. Happily, did you […]
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Teaching Children the Meaning of “I’m Sorry”
SAYING ”SORRY” SHOULD BE ABOUT OBSERVATION AND ACTION by Shannon Ford, MA, ECE Professional Development Coordinator Every day, scenes like this unfold in preschools around Indiana, but saying sorry rarely makes the situation better. Plus young kids are rarely truly sorry. Instead, “I’m sorry” is being used like a magic wand—say it and I’m off the […]
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Books to help your child learn to share
by Candice Wise, former Early Childhood Development Specialist and current Partnerships for Early Learners Inclusion Specialist There comes a time when parents realize that one of the goals of parenting is to help their young child learn how to share with others. There is no magical age that all children are willing to do this. […]