Early Childhood Education

Learn how to navigate the challenging terrain of connecting with a child who is deeply afraid, angry, and/or sad. Framing this work as emotionally responsive teaching (ERT), this book expands current conceptualizations of trauma-informed practice to encompass more broadly the relational demands of supporting young children with challenging life circumstances.

Provides a framework for a cohesive, multidisciplinary national approach to improving Healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) health of children and youth; identifying the complexities of childhood influences and highlighting the need for a tailored approach when implementing new policies and practices.

The volume showcases evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention and describes applications in mental health, primary care, child care, and child welfare settings. Examines typical and atypical development from birth to the preschool years and identifies what works in helping children and families at risk.

Examines the needs of children and the role of parents, caregivers, the community, and medical practitioners in ensuring that children have safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. They explore community empowerment and offer suggestions for applying developmental science to help bring about healthy children, nurturing families, and caring communities.

Guides childcare providers and early educators working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary-aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behavior, learning and development.