The author of this successful text shows that the most powerful disciplinary tool for young children is a caring relationship. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, academic, consultant, and parent, Louise Porter offers a wealth of practical guidance that is effective, sensible, direct and always empathic to young children's needs.

Louise Porter, the author of this successful text shows that the most powerful disciplinary tool for young children is a caring relationship. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, academic, consultant and parent, Louise Porter offers a wealth of practical guidance which is effective, sensible, direct and always empathic to young children's needs.

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF DISCIPLINE / Core Values of Early Childhood Education / Debates about Discipline / Prevention of Inconsiderate Behaviour / PART TWO: CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL NEEDS / Meeting Children's Emotional Needs / Meeting Children's Social Needs / PART THREE: RESPONDING TO INCONSIDERATE BEHAVIOUR / Origins of Inconsiderate Behaviour / Communicating to Solve Problems / Responding to Everyday Disruptions / Teaching Children Emotional Self-Control / Resolving Chronic Difficulties / PART FOUR: SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES OF YOUNG CHILDREN / Disruptions During Routines / Social and Play Difficulties / Developmental Challenges / Family Issues / PART FIVE: CARING FOR ADULTS / Supporting Staff / Solving Problems in Collaboration with Parents / Formulating a Discipline Policy