NF05-628 Helping Children Resolve Conflict \u3cem\u3eConflict Mediation Model\u3c/em\u3e

During conflict mediation children learn the skills necessary to reach peaceful resolutions. These skills involve communication, compromise, the ability to see how different aspects of a dispute are related and the ability to consider their own perspective as well as that of another person. Adults play an important role in the socialization of children. They help children develop social skills. This NebFact discusses how to teach children to resolve conflicts

NF05-628 Helping Children Resolve Conflict \u3cem\u3eConflict Mediation Model\u3c/em\u3e

During conflict mediation children learn the skills necessary to reach peaceful resolutions. These skills involve communication, compromise, the ability to see how different aspects of a dispute are related and the ability to consider their own perspective as well as that of another person. Adults play an important role in the socialization of children. They help children develop social skills. This NebFact discusses how to teach children to resolve conflicts

NF05-626 Communicating with Families: \u3cem\u3eBuilding Relationships\u3c/em\u3e

Successful child-care providers, preschool teachers and elementary teachers begin to establish positive relationships with the children in their care or classrooms as soon as possible. Here are some guidelines for making closer contact with the children\u27s families

The Learning Child: Keys to Enhancing Learning. HEF595 Participant\u27s Guide

The goal of this program is to provide information about ways to create a responsive, stimulating, affirming, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children (birth–3 years)

NF05-630 Helping Children Resolve Conflict: \u3cem\u3eAggressive Behavior of Children\u3c/em\u3e

If you are a parent, guardian or child-care provider, witnessing children fighting is a common occurrence. Fighting or aggressive behavior can occur in various forms, whether it is slapping, grabbing, screaming, pinching, kicking, spitting, biting, threatening, teasing or a variety of other actions. There are four different types of aggressive behavior: accidental, expressive, instrumental and hostile. It is important to understand the different types of aggressive behavior that children may display so your responses are effective. This NebFact discusses these behaviors and the general skills needed in handling your children\u27s aggressive behavior

NF05-627 Communicating with Families: \u3cem\u3eCommunication Techniques\u3c/em\u3e

In the best child-care settings, providers and families work as a team. Each brings a unique point of view, and each shows concern for the child\u27s growth and development. As a child-care professional, one of your roles in this partnership is to promote effective communication with families. It is important for child-care providers to develop and practice effective communication skills and implement them when communicating with families about their children

NF05-629 Helping Children Resolve Conflict \u3cem\u3ePitfalls to Avoid During Conflict Mediation\u3c/em\u3e

When using conflict mediation, children learn skills necessary to reach peaceful solutions. These skills include: communication, compromise, the ability to see how different aspects of a dispute are related, and the ability to consider their own perspective as well as that of another person. As children learn problem-solving procedures and words, they become increasingly capable of solving problems by themselves. There is evidence that these childhood learnings are maintained through the adult years

NF05-625 Communicating with Families: \u3cem\u3eCommunicating with Families of Infants\u3c/em\u3e

Families have many adjustments to make as they transition to parenthood. Parenting is a lonely endeavor sometimes. Often families rely more on outside child care, and with that comes the need, particularly for families of infants, to keep the communication lines open between themselves and their child-care providers. A variety of techniques can be used to help families and child-care providers communicate effectively

Communicating with Families: Communication Techniques .G2004

Communicating effectively with the families of children in child care can help the family, the caregiver and the child. In the best child care settings, providers and families work as a team. Each brings a unique point of view, and each shows concern for the child’s growth and development. As a child care professional, one of your roles in this partnership is to promote effective communication with families. It is important for child care providers to develop and practice effective communication skills and implement them when communicating with families about their children and their care

Helping Children Resolve Conflict: Aggressive Behavior of Children .G2016

When using conflict mediation, children learn skills necessary to reach peaceful solutions. These skills include communication, compromise, the ability to see how different aspects of a dispute are related, and the ability to consider their own perspective as well as that of another person. At first, children need a great deal of support to proceed all the way to a negotiated settlement. You, as mediator, provide this support, serving as a model and instructor. As children learn problem-solving words and procedures they become increasingly capable of solving problems by themselves. There is evidence that these childhood learnings are maintained throughout the adult years. Children can display aggressive behavior as they interact with others. In this NebGuide you’ll learn about the different behaviors and how to deal with each