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BETTER INTERACTIONS BETTER BEHAVIOR

Try these tips to increase positive interactions in the lives of all young children— and watch their behavior improve!

Teacher-child interactions Teacher-parent interactions Child-parent interactions

Brief Reflection Tool
  1. Do I monitor my body-language messages?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No
    • Ask yourself questions to unearth optimism (A self-reflection tool like this one can help!)
  2. Do I consider what I say before I say it?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No
    • “I wonder what could be causing stress for Ben?”
  3. Do I demonstrate sincerity?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No

FAMILY RULES

Message Family Vision and Expectations
“When you dump food on the floor, I have to stop what I'm doing and clean up the mess. It makes me feel frustrated.” Be kind; Practice active listening; Clean up after yourself; Be respectful; Listen to your parents.
Ask kids about their interests Brush up on developmental milestones and share your knowledge with parents to ease their anxieties and help them adjust expectations.
Let them lead the discussion Does furniture placement allow for easy child supervision?
Communicate genuine interest in their thoughts & feelings Does each family member have enough personal space?
Do this

Have safety issues been addressed? Are items needed for activities easily accessible?

Don’t jump in with advice right away Parents are experts on their kids! Reinforce positive behaviors with small incentives or visual aids.
Repeat the message back in different words Recognize the value of any ideas or solutions they offer. Use reinforcements.
Encourage the child to think about the problem

and identify a solution

You can find the self-reflection tool in Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings

The information in this infographic is adapted from the following early childhood resources:
Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings, by Dawn M. Denno, Victoria Carr Little Kids, Big Worries, by Alice Sterling Honig Using Skilled Dialogue to Transform Challenging Interactions, by V. Mark Durand Optimistic Parenting, by Meme Hieneman, Karen Childs
Parenting with Positive Behavior Support, by Isaura Barrera & Lucinda Kramer Jane Sergay & Susan Hart Bell

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