Play is traditionally considered the foundation of learning in the early years. Because play is characterized by free choice, it can be difficult for adults to ensure all learning is useful for children. The intervention described here took a novel approach to this problematic. It exposed 17 four-year-olds to different adult demonstrations to see…

Organizes models of human relationships on a continuum ranging from parent-controlled "relationship listening" models to teacher-controlled "coercive legalistic" models. Examples illustrate how early childhood educators can use the continuum in conjunction with the concepts of levels of need and crisis to select strategies for intervening in…

Interpersonal, familial, and situational risk factors that predict young children's aggression and non-compliance are explored. Here examples of specific techniques and provided to help teachers and parents effectively support children's early development of cooperative and prosocial behaviours as well as problem-solving skills in family and…