Download or read book Effective Communication Techniques for Child Care written by Mary Arnold and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PERFECT FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL...This book has been designed to serve as a communication instruction resource for the entire spectrum of child care professionals, from directors to owners and teachers. The industry of child care is one where communication is crucial to the success of a business. Contained within Effective Communication Techniques for Childcare is a step by step plan for designing family friendly newsletters, handouts and other forms of written communication. You will also receive instructions on making the most of your staff meetings and ways ensure the lines of communication remain open between center management and staff. The book contains a template that can be customized to create a Family handbook for use as both a communication and marketing tool. In order to aide the reader in applying the communication concepts presented in the book to real life situations, we have included over 25 role playing exercises and examples of effective communication in action. CD-ROM included in this resource provides additional resources for effective communication.
Download or read book Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People written by Pat Petrie and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Communicating with children and infants. 2nd ed. 1997.
Download or read book Involving Parents in their Children s Learning written by Margy Whalley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-07-16 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `A unique guide for students, practitioners, parents, and administrators of young children who want to understand specific strategies to maximise parent involvement and collaboration' - Education Libraries 'This is an excellent book that draws extensively on the work of a children's centre that has been running for over 25 years' - SENCO Update Involving Parents in their Children's Learning is the story of the pioneering work of the Pen Green Centre for children and families. Showing how early years practitioners can collaborate effectively with parents, the book includes case studies of parents and children who have attended the centre, studies which chart developments in learning for both children and parents. The book will inspire early years practitioners and offer them practical advice on ways of developing effective work with parents. Drawing on their work at the renowned Pen Green Centre, the authors show how to: o support parents as their child's first educator o provide practical and psychological support to parents o involve fathers and male carers o share important child development concepts o support and extend children's learning o reach out to hard-to-reach parents. This New Edition follows up on the stories of people featured in the first edition, showing how they have progressed over the last few years. It also includes new chapters covering the headteacher's role in developing parental involvement programmes, how the Pen Green model has been applied in primary schools, and the use of parental diaries. The book is essential reading for students on early years courses (BA, FdA, B.Ed), as well as practising early years professionals and senior management teams in primary schools.
Download or read book Building Positive Relationships with Parents of Young Children written by Anita M. Hughes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book explores how practitioners can build warm, friendly and caring relationships with parents. It clearly explains the dynamics of a conversation, the theory behind how relationships are formed or destroyed and provides practical strategies to put this knowledge into practice.
Download or read book From Neurons to Neighborhoods written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.
Download or read book Communicating Positively written by NSW Health and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this guide is to provide NSW Health staff with background information and guidance on appropriate word usage when working with Aboriginal people and communities, and when developing policy and programs to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people"--p. 2.
Download or read book Skilled Dialogue written by Isaura Barrera and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can early childhood practitioners best respond to cultural and linguistic diversity and ensure positive interactions with all children and families? Discover the power of Skilled Dialogue, a unique, effective, and field-tested model for interactions that honour the cultural beliefs and values of everyone involved. Going far beyond the fundamentals introduced in the first edition of this book, the fully updated second edition incorporates expanded coverage of today's most critical topics and reflects the real-world feedback of seasoned Skilled Dialogue users. With this proven model for respectful, reciprocal, and responsive communications, pre- and inservice educators and interventionists will: understand culture as a dynamic that shapes the behaviours and beliefs of all people; actively communicate respect for what others believe, think, and value; resolve issues creatively by integrating diverse perspectives from all parties; strengthen inclusive assessment and instruction; reframe differences between practitioners and families as complementary, not contradictory; avoid stereotypes based on culture and ethnicity; and gain critical insight into the effects of trauma and how it interacts with culture. To support professionals as they put Skilled Dialogue into practice, this edition includes explicit guidance, vivid examples, and practical reproducible forms to aid with assessment, instruction, and organization of key family and child information. With this comprehensive guide to a positive, highly effective model, early childhood professionals will establish skillful interactions that honour all cultures and perspectives, leading to stronger working relationships and better outcomes for families.
Download or read book Helping Children to Improve Their Communication Skills written by Deborah Plummer and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This book encourages all those working with children with speech, language and communication needs to develop their creativity within a model of child-centred reflective practice, acknowledging that our interaction with children has an effect at many different levels. Therapists, teachers, teaching assistants and parents will find a wealth of practical suggestions and a solid foundation of research within these pages.' Mary Hampton, Chair, Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP), UK For many children, the act of communication that most of us take for granted can be a struggle, and communicating with others can become something to fear rather than enjoy. This creative book is full of fun and imaginative ideas to help children aged 4-11 with a speech or language delay or disorder to develop their communication abilities and skills. It is packed with activities and games tailored to help develop abilities such as effective listening, imagination and perseverance, and to build specific skills such as formulation of questions, categorising, taking turns and understanding non-verbal communication. Tips for personalising and shaping the activities are provided. A comprehensive theory section also covers how play can be a therapeutic tool for enhancing communication, and how to structure the emotional environment. Practical advice on working with groups and individuals and in different settings is also given. This activity book is an invaluable resource not only for speech and language therapists and students, but also for parents, teachers, carers and other support staff who are looking for creative ways to promote speech and language development. Deborah M. Plummer is a speech and language therapist and imagework practitioner with over 20 years' experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she now lectures at De Montfort University, Leicester, and runs workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery and story-telling and issues of self-esteem. Deborah is author of several titles, including Helping Children to Cope with Change, Stress and Anxiety: A Photocopiable Activities Book, Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Activities Book, 2nd edition, Self-Esteem Games for Children, Social Skills Games for Children, Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Resource Book, and Anger Management Games for Children, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Deborah's website can be found at www.deborahplummer.co.uk.
Download or read book Effective Communication and Engagement with Children and Young People their Families and Carers written by Ally Dunhill and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-07-06 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on providing information and guidance for professionals involved in the newly emerging multi-agency, interdisciplinary children′s workforce. It does so by helping them to understand the theory behind the issues relating to communication and engagement in multi-agency settings for children and families. The book is of use to both students and those already working in the sector who are undertaking professional development to enhance understanding and skills in the new children′s workforce environment.
Download or read book Building Positive Relationships with Parents of Young Children written by Anita M. Hughes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive relationships between practitioners and parents are essential for young children’s wellbeing, but achieving this can be difficult if there is not enough understanding about how relationships work when one person (the practitioner or teacher) has to play the professional role. Strong communication skills are fundamental to this relationship and to building a sense of community between home and nursery or school. This new book explores how practitioners can build warm, friendly and caring relationships with parents. It clearly explains the dynamics of a conversation, the theory behind how relationships are formed or destroyed and provides practical strategies to put this knowledge into practice. Grounded in the theories of attachment, transactional analysis and solution focused therapy this book will help you to: Increase your level of self awareness Improve your listening skills Understand ‘how’ to communicate with different parent ‘types‘ Learn how to conduct an individual parent interview Develop professional care giving skills Full of practical examples and strategies, this text will be welcomed by early years practitioners and students who wish to develop the skills and confidence they need to effectively communicate with the parents of the children they care for.
Download or read book Feeding Infants and Children from Birth to 24 Months written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommendations for feeding infants and young children have changed substantially over time owing to scientific advances, cultural influences, societal trends, and other factors. At the same time, stronger approaches to reviewing and synthesizing scientific evidence have evolved, such that there are now established protocols for developing evidence-based health recommendations. However, not all authoritative bodies have used such approaches for developing infant feeding guidance, and for many feeding questions there is little or no sound evidence available to guide best practices, despite the fact that research on infant and young child feeding has expanded in recent decades. Summarizing the current landscape of feeding recommendations for infants and young children can reveal the level of consistency of existing guidance, shed light on the types of evidence that underpin each recommendation, and provide insight into the feasibility of harmonizing guidelines. Feeding Infants and Children from Birth to 24 Months collects, compares, and summarizes existing recommendations on what and how to feed infants and young children from birth to 24 months of age. This report makes recommendations to stakeholders on strategies for communicating and disseminating feeding recommendations.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Effectively Communicating with Your Child written by ATLANTIC PUBLISHING GROUP and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communicating with a toddler can make even the most patient parents doubt their parenting abilities. According to the Academy of Pediatrics, children begin to assert their independence and test the limits between the ages of one and four. For parents, this can be a frustrating time. With independence comes an array of bad behavior, often due to an inability to express their feelings. Temper tantrums, rebellion, and aggressive behavior are among the tactics children use when they cannot voice their needs. You can help children communicate effectively and deter bad behavior by adjusting your communication tactics to their level of understanding. If you are having trouble communicating with your child, A Parent’s Guide to Effectively Communicating with Your Child will provide proven communication techniques to help you convey your wishes in a way that he or she will understand. This book addresses the three stages of communication in young children: preverbal communication in children two years of age and under, beginning language in children ages two to three, and advanced communication in children ages three to four. Each of these stages involve a specific set of communication skills and related behavior. After reading this book, you will know how to effectively communicate with children throughout the different stages of development. By doing this, you will have a child who not only listens to you, but also does what you ask him or her to. Nurturing communication techniques are emphasized, including listening to and connecting with your child, understanding his or her unique qualities, encouraging cooperation, and helping your child deal with his or her feelings. You will learn how to help your child express when he or she is angry, scared, excited, or nervous through the use of words instead of bad behavior. You will learn the importance of speaking authoritatively to your child, avoiding inconsistency, staying calm when your child’s behavior is out of control, controlling the tone and volume of your voice, and setting boundaries for your son or daughter. Communicating effectively with children is all about adjusting your behavior to meet their needs. You will be given the tools to patiently handle difficult situations, including when your child is displaying defiant behavior, throwing temper tantrums, and acting out to gain attention. We spent hundreds of hours interviewing parents and experts in child behavior to gather their most innovative tips and techniques for effectively communicating with children. If you are a parent who wants to learn positive tactics for talking to your child and getting the results you want, this book can help you regain control of the situation and teach you communication techniques that will benefit you and your child well into his or her teenage years — when effective communication is most important.
Download or read book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Listen So Kids Will Talk written by Adele Faber and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Can Stop Fighting With Your Chidren! Here is the bestselling book that will give you the know–how you need to be more effective with your children and more supportive of yourself. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down–to–earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. Their methods of communication, illustrated with delightful cartoons showing the skills in action, offer innovative ways to solve common problems.
Download or read book Communication for the Early Years written by Julie Kent and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speech, language, and communication are key to young children’s well-being and development. At a time when communication contexts and modalities are becoming increasingly complex and multifaceted, this key text considers how pedagogical approaches, environments, and interactions can be used to develop and harness the voice of the child in the early years. Communication for the Early Years takes a broad, ecological systems approach to communication to present theoretical approaches and principles which map a child’s communication experiences in the home, the early years setting, in the local community, through play, and engagement with digital media and the enabling environment, including the outdoor environment. Topics considered include: the role played by pedagogical leadership in the development of an effective communication environment aspects of the physical environment which encourage or inhibit communication effective communication in and between settings the importance of toys and resources developments in digital communication and their impact on the child Chapters consider perspectives of the child, family, and practitioner to encourage a holistic and collaborative understanding of interaction and the role this plays in a child’s development, while case studies, examples from practice and reflective questions inspire discussion, challenge thinking, and encourage the application of research in practice. An in-depth exploration of the factors which impact on the development of a child’s communication skills, this will be key reading for students and practitioners in the Early Years, as well as those involved in their training and continued professional development.
Download or read book Parenting Matters written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.
Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Download or read book Talk So Kids Will Listen A Parent s Guide to Effective Communication written by Kelly Austin and published by David Visser. This book was released on with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talk So Kids Will Listen: A Parent's Guide to Effective Communication Parenting can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it also comes with its challenges—especially when it comes to communication. Do you find yourself struggling to connect with your child? Are you looking for practical strategies to improve your interactions and build a stronger, more understanding relationship? "Talk So Kids Will Listen: A Parent's Guide to Effective Communication" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of talking and listening to your child. This comprehensive book provides a blend of theory, real-life examples, and actionable advice designed to help you navigate the complexities of parent-child communication. Inside this book, you will discover: Understanding Your Child's World: Learn how developmental stages impact communication and uncover common misconceptions that may be hindering your interactions. Building Trust and Respect: Create a safe space where your child feels valued and respected, fostering an environment of open and honest dialogue. Effective Communication Techniques: Master the art of asking open-ended questions, using positive reinforcement, and providing constructive criticism. Handling Difficult Conversations: Equip yourself with strategies to manage tough topics like discipline, school issues, and emotional distress with empathy and patience. Encouraging Independence and Responsibility: Empower your child to take responsibility for their actions while balancing guidance and freedom to make mistakes. Special Considerations: Tailor your communication approach to different age groups and children with special needs, using specific strategies for unique challenges. Practical Exercises and Activities: Engage in role-playing scenarios, communication games, and reflection exercises to reinforce skills and track progress. Reflecting and Improving: Regularly evaluate your communication habits and set personal goals for continuous improvement, creating a supportive and dynamic communication environment. Interactive features such as note sections, prompt questions, and activity logs make this book a hands-on learning journey. These tools help you actively engage with the material, apply concepts in real-life situations, and continuously enhance your communication skills. Whether you're dealing with a toddler's tantrums, a school-aged child's questions, or a pre-teen's quest for independence, "Talk So Kids Will Listen" provides the strategies and insights you need to build a stronger, more harmonious relationship with your child. Unlock the secrets to effective communication and transform your parenting journey. Get your copy of "Talk So Kids Will Listen: A Parent's Guide to Effective Communication" today and start building stronger connections with your child!
