“What you’ll learn from reading this book will have a significant positive effect on you as a teacher and on the hundreds of children you will eventually touch.”
—From the preface by Sue Bredekamp,
author of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs

“A deeply sensible and valuable book that presents interesting, practical, and academically rigorous material in a style that’s always easy to read. What a great contribution to the field.”
—Frances Stott,
Erikson Institute

“A powerful resource for understanding and working in a caring and respectful way with the neediest children.”
—Diane Levin,
Wheelock College,
author of Teaching Young Children in Violent Times

“I’m very enthusiastic about this book. It’s interesting, reader friendly, and has a solid research foundation. Best of all, the information is extremely useful!”
—Janet Gonzalez-Mena,
author of The Young Child in the Family and the Community

“What makes the authors’ work so valuable is that it’s as much about relationships as it is about strategies. Barbara has consulted with us at Family Communications about our Challenging Behaviors project. Now through this book, people who work closely with young children can benefit from what she and Judy have learned in their search to provide meaningful help to these children.”
—Fred Rogers,
creator and host of the PBS children’s program,
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

“Because this book really helps provide a framework for thinking about behavior, it is an extremely useful primary text for courses in elementary education.”
—Ed Greene,
Montclair State University

“This textbook has been needed for a long time. It pulls together so many aspects of dealing with problem behavior and covers the field very well. It is up to date, accurate, and interesting to read. I particularly appreciate the fact that these authors are dealing with real children, real adults, and real situations.”
—Dorothy Hewes,
San Diego State University

“The authors’ scholarship and experience are evident throughout. The direct references to cultural sensitivity are extremely well done. The chapter addressing reflective teaching is also a welcome addition. Multiple references to various theories and philosophies of intervention provide an effective and eclectic approach.”
—Diane E. Strangis,
University of Florida

“Don’t let the idea that this is a textbook put you off. I have been teaching for almost 30 years and there is no doubt in my mind that this book is for teachers as well as students. No matter how many years you’ve been teaching, you never know when you’re going to meet that child who makes you question your choice of profession. Challenging Behavior in Young Children is fun to read and packed with useful information. It helps you to prevent aggressive behavior and respond to children who are out of control, and it provides insight and food for thought even for teachers like me who have many years of experience.”
—Joan Rosen,
Pre-kindergarten teacher, New York

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