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Authors: Barbara Hill Steinau
ISBN-13: 9780595098095, ISBN-10: 0595098096
Format: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Date Published: August 2000
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Barbara Hill Steinau

Book Synopsis

"Gentle guide by an experienced preschool teacher/director for teachers, parents and others doing the difficult and important work of helping young children grow up whole."

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Preface & Acknowledgmentsxi
Introductionxiii
Part 11
Stereotypes And Ism's3
Choosing a Preschool or Daycare Center7
Separation Anxiety11
Temporary Separation
The First Day Of Preschool
Reunion Protest
Privacy and Autonomy21
Part 225
Behavior27
Causes of Behavior
Discipline
Limits and Alternatives
Power35
Thin as a Marble
Playing
Parents in Charge
Telling Children the Truth43
Trust Children, and They Will Trust You
Death
Divorce
Hospitalization and Other Predictable Traumas
Self-Esteem55
Children's Thinking59
Sibling Rivalry61
Let Them Be Their Age65
Fears67
Part 369
Validation71
Unconditional Love73
Fantasy77
The Difference Between Reality and Fantasy
Granting in Fantasy What We Can't in Reality (or, Yes, We Have no Bananas)
Yes-Saying and Expedience81
Bribery85
Manners and Integrity89
Sexual Abuse91
War Toys95
Materialism97
Eating103
Dressing107
Family Meetings111
Part 4117
Creativity119
Risk-Taking
Cooperation
Fostering Creativity
Competition125
Hurt and Attention127
Praise and Expectations131
Egocentricity137
Sharing141
Helping to Find Solutions
Frustration Lessons
Problem-Solving145
Decision-Making147
About the Author149

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