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Honig, Alice Sterling, Ed.; Fitzgerald, Hiram E., Ed.; Brophy-Herb, Holly E., Ed. – 2001
This two-volume reference presents the latest findings on the mental, emotional, and physical life of the human infant. The entries present thorough and current assessments of infancy issues as well as brief definitions and descriptions of scientific, technological, and psychological terms. Coverage includes discussion of the critical issues,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Day Care, Emotional Development
Barnet, Ann B.; Barnet, Richard J. – 1998
Noting that recent advances in neuroscience and psychology make it possible to understand more clearly how parents help to shape their children's brain development, this book discusses what is becoming known about how young children acquire language, develop emotional ties, gain control of their own emotions, become able to experience the joy and…
Descriptors: Anger, Biological Influences, Brain, Child Development
Download full textBowman, Barbara T., Ed.; Donovan, M. Suzanne, Ed.; Burns, M. Susan, Ed. – 2001
To enable educators, parents, and policymakers to make sound decisions about programs for young children, the Committee on Early Childhood Pedagogy was established in 1997 by the National Research Council to study a broad range of research on early learning and development and to explore the implications for the education and care of children ages…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Cognitive Development
Reifel, Stuart, Ed. – 1995
This volume reflects some of the disciplinary and interdisciplinary diversity found in the study of programs for young children, and its chapters cover a number of matters central to early childhood development and practice, including preparation for practice. The book has 11 chapters divided into 4 parts that cover family and community, adults…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Classroom Communication, Day Care
Harvard Family Research Project, Cambridge, MA. – 1993
This report provides practitioners in the field of child and family services with important guidelines on early childhood education and family support programs including program design, community collaboration, funding, and staff management. The book presents the five main components of establishing an early childhood education and family support…
Descriptors: Child Development, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Cryer, Debby, Ed.; Harms, Thelma, Ed. – 2000
One of the biggest changes in the lives of children in the United States is the increasing number of infants and toddlers who are cared for outside the home during work hours. This book provides a compilation of information and discussions from a meeting of the National Center for Early Development and Learning, held annually to convene experts…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Child Health
Hast, Fran; Hollyfield, Ann – 1999
Based on experiences gained at the Palo Alto Infant-Toddler Center, this book presents a model of infant and toddler child care. The purpose of the book is to offer caregivers and interested parents a repertoire of ways to respond to infants and toddlers that support individual development. Planned experiences and practical strategies for…
Descriptors: Activities, Activity Units, Child Development, Curiosity
Fleet, Alma; Clyde, Margaret – 1995
This book is intended to provide early childhood staff members with an understanding and appreciation of the constraints and possibilities of child care settings, and to discuss the knowledge and skills that are needed to be effective professionals. Through short scenarios extracted from the work diaries of Australian early childhood staff, the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Case Studies, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers
Rust, Frances O'Connell, Ed.; Willliams, Leslie R., Ed. – 1989
This collection of essays by child advocates explores three interconnected facets of the child care and education field: the broad sociocultural contexts influencing the development of young children and their families, the evolution of specific settings or programs where care and education occur, and the emerging consciousness of early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Childhood Needs
Goncu, Artin, Ed.; Klein, Elisa L. – 2001
In honor of the contributions of Greta G. Fein to the fields of developmental psychology and early childhood education, a community of scholars prepared this volume to explore how social play arises, social play's developmental and educational significance, and the ways in which social play can be promoted in early childhood settings. In addition,…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Attachment Behavior, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning)
Chapman, Patricia A. – 1976
Migrant early childhood education programs must be designed to meet the needs of young children whose growth and development are significantly influenced by their parents' employment in agriculture or agri-related industries. Such programs should strive to: foster a sense of trust in people and in the environment; develop a positive, confident,…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Development
Hast, Fran; Hollyfield, Ann – 2001
Based on experiences gained at the Palo Alto Infant-Toddler Center and the view that quality child care for infants and toddlers depends upon nurturing, long-term connections with their caregivers, other children, and their families, this book presents strategies for interacting with young children that support the developing child as well as the…
Descriptors: Activities, Activity Units, Child Caregivers, Child Development
King, Margaret A.; And Others – 1993
Noting that when planning a program for 2-year-olds, it is important for the teacher to consider the developmental levels and interests of the children, this book offers teachers a practical guide for working with 2-year-olds in a child care setting. The 15 chapters focus on the following areas: (1) designing a flexible and responsive environment…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Casey, Florence M., Ed. – 1977
In this anthology of papers by academic and other experts, the job creation potential of a major public jobs program is explored. The authors were encouraged to develop new ideas and to estimate the impact of their approach. In general the ideas reported relate to jobs created as the result of responses to social and environmental concerns.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Role, Correctional Rehabilitation, Day Care
Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Castle, Kathryn, Ed. – 1985
Various components of quality early childhood programs are detailed in the papers contained in this book. In the opening chapter, Mildred Dickerson and Martha Ross assess the current status of child care in the United States. Milly Cowles, in a chapter on curriculum, outlines the essential components of effective early childhood programs. Mac…
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
