Addressing challenging behavior is a daily concern for early childhood educators. It’s estimated that roughly 10 to 14 percent of children from birth to 5 years old demonstrate serious behavioral …

Mar 17, 2025 · Functional Assessment and Positive Behavior Support: The Role of Early Learning Program Leaders and Teachers Functional analysis is a tool that allows educators to figure out the …

While many books and resources discuss how to manage children’s challenging behavior, be an effective program leader, or address issues of equity, this is the first book to weave these three …

Guide Children’s Behavior Help children behave in positive ways by setting clear limits, modeling cooperative behavior, and dealing respectfully with challenging behaviors.

In this issue of Young Children, authors present the meaning behind children’s behaviors and developmentally appropriate, equitable ways to respond to them.

In the he opening article, “From Patience to Understanding: Shifting Mindsets to Address Challenging Behaviors,” Ivonne E. Monje, Desirée Toldo, and Stefanie Horton demonstrate how a mindset of …

From learning activities to transitions, children’s challenging behavior can influence every aspect of a classroom.

In this article we describe five culturally responsive core strategies to promote positive teacher relationships with young children in preschool and minimize challenging behavior: learn about …

Mar 17, 2025 · Functional Assessment and Positive Behavior Support: The Role of Early Learning Program Leaders and Teachers Functional analysis is a tool that allows educators to figure out the …

The purpose of this article is to highlight strategies that early childhood educators can share with families in an effort to prevent challenging behavior during transitions both inside and outside the home.