Challenging Childhood Situations

Every parent, teacher, and childcare professional knows the challenge of managing children's behavior and emotions in the home or school setting. Children have the capacity to handle their own emotions, settle their own disputes, and play in a cooperative and sharing manner, but sometimes they need help and practice, and here's where parents and teachers can play a valuable role.

It's important that children have an environment where they can express themselves and their needs, but often, they need help understanding that sharing, turn taking, and cooperation are cornerstones to social interaction. The titles in this section provide answers and ideas to the tough situations that occur in the classroom and daycare settings, including valuable insight on discipline and conflict resolution.