Temper tantrums are part of growing up. Find out how to respond to temper tantrums and what you can do to prevent them.
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Child Mind Institute: Agression
Aggression in children can be a symptom of many different underlying problems.
Head Start ECLKC: Biting Tipsheet
Biting is a common but upsetting behavior of toddlers. It is important for parents to address biting when it occurs. This fact sheet provides tips for parents and program staff on how to better understand issues around biting.
NAEYC: Biting Behaviors
This article will help you to understand the reasons young children bite and give you some ideas and strategies for responding appropriately.
Early Advantage: What Can We Do to Help with Our Child’s Challenging Behavior?
How to handle challenging behavior in toddlers and young children is a common concern for parents and educators alike, but it is important to keep in mind that many children exhibit this behavior.
KAPLAN Learning Center: How to Address Challenging Behaviors Using High-Quality Guidance Policies
Early childhood teachers and administrators often feel unprepared to deal with children’s challenging behavior and report that behavior problems are the most demanding aspect of their work.
Head Start ECLKC: Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviors
Adults often find children’s behaviors interesting and engaging. There are also behaviors that adults sometimes find challenging.
Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior
The most effective strategies for addressing challenging behavior are primarily focused on
prevention of challenging behavior and promotion of appropriate social behaviors.
NAEYC: Guidance and Challenging Behaviors
Collection of blogs and articles
ChildCare Education Institute: How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors in Preschool
At ChildCare Education Institute, we’ve spent the past 20+ years training educators like you to become the best possible teacher for your students.