Conversations With Children

Author : Shauna Tominey
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780393711608

Get Book

Creating Compassionate Kids: Essential Conversations to Have with Young Children by Shauna Tominey Pdf

Young children can surprise us with tough questions. Tominey’s essential guide teaches us how to answer them and foster compassion along the way. If you had to choose one word to describe the world you want children to grow up in, what would it be? Safe? Understanding? Resilient? Compassionate? As parents and caregivers of young children, we know what we want for our children, but not always how to get there. Many children today are stressed by academic demands, anxious about relationships at school, confused by messages they hear in the media, and overwhelmed by challenges at home. Young children look to the adults in their lives for everything. Sometimes we’re prepared... sometimes we’re not. In this book, Shauna Tominey guides parents and caregivers through how to have conversations with young children about a range of topics-from what makes us who we are (e.g., race, gender) to tackling challenges (e.g., peer pressure, divorce, stress) to showing compassion (e.g., making friends, recognizing privilege, being a helper). Talking through these topics in an age-appropriate manner—rather than telling children they are too young to understand—helps children recognize how they feel and how they fit in with the world around them. This book provides sample conversations, discussion prompts, storybook recommendations, and family activities. Dr. Tominey's research-based strategies and practical advice creates dialogues that teach self-esteem, resilience, and empathy: the building blocks for a more compassionate world.

Author : Lauren Starnes
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781631986345

Get Book

Big Conversations with Little Children by Lauren Starnes Pdf

Be prepared to respond to a wide range of potentially tough questions and sensitive concerns posed by young children. To work with young children is to constantly expect the unexpected. Tough questions are part of early childhood educators’ regular interactions with children and families. Based on children’s actual questions, Big Conversations with Little Children is readily accessible with guidelines for having difficult conversations with children, individually or as a classroom or group, and with families. The book provides guidance on how to approach specific topics related to: family, such as unemployment, divorce, and incarceration illness and death, such as loss of an unborn child, major illness in a child, and death of a pet social issues, such as racism, family structures, and gender fluidity upheaval and violence, such as natural disaster, terror events, and school shootings Fully based in developmentally appropriate practice, Big Conversations with Little Children helps educators support young children in a way that preserves their dignity and innocence when they encounter world and social events in addition to honoring the family’s preferred approach. An expert in the field of early childhood education, author Dr. Lauren Starnes empowers educators and families to answer sensitive or tough questions children pose, respond to their worries and concerns, and be prepared for an ongoing dialogue. Digital content includes family take-home information sheets for each topic.

Author : Amelia Church,Amanda Bateman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108986175

Get Book

Talking with Children by Amelia Church,Amanda Bateman Pdf

Early childhood teachers know that the quality of child-teacher interactions has an impact on children's social and educational outcomes. Talking with children is central to early learning, but the significant details of high quality conversations in early childhood settings are not always obvious. This Handbook brings together experts from across the globe to share evidence of teachers talking with children in early learning environments. It applies the methodology of conversation analysis to questions about early childhood education, and shows why this method of studying discourse can be a valuable resource for professional development in early childhood. Each chapter of this Handbook includes an up-to-date literature review; shows how interactional pedagogy can be achieved in everyday interactions; and demonstrates how to apply this learning in practice. It offers unique insights into real-life early childhood education practices, based on robust research findings, and provides practical advice for teaching and talking with children.

Author : Lisa Cherry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000386219

Get Book

Conversations that Make a Difference for Children and Young People by Lisa Cherry Pdf

In this unique book, international trainer and consultant Lisa Cherry invites professionals from education, social work and healthcare to engage in conversations on a range of pertinent topics and issues affecting children and young people today. Divided into three main parts, which introduce attachment, adversity and trauma, each discussion places an emphasis on emotion and the understanding that we have as humans for compassion, empathy and connection. By encouraging collaboration between sectors and exploring a range of intersecting themes, the conversations take the reader on a winding journey to broaden their depth of thinking, reflect on their practice and to consider the central message: that we can bring about social change, one interaction at a time. This book is a call to action and an opportunity to look around and decide what kind of service we want to provide, what kind of community we want to live in and what sort of legacy we want to leave. At a time of ever-present social and political challenges, this book will stimulate conversations on current practice and professional development for the future and is a must-read for everyone working with children and young people.

Author : Carlina Rinaldi
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Early childhood education
ISBN : 9780415345040

Get Book

In Dialogue with Reggio Emilia by Carlina Rinaldi Pdf

This book offers a collection of Rinaldi's most important articles, lectures and interviews between 1994 to the present day, organized around a number of themes and with a full introduction contextualizing each piece of work.

Author : Rebecca Rolland
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780062938916

Get Book

The Art of Talking with Children by Rebecca Rolland Pdf

From a Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, an invaluable guide that gives readers evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. Science has shown that the best way to help our kids become independent, confident, kind, empathetic, and happy is by talking with them. Yet, so often, parents, educators, and caregivers have trouble communicating with kids. Conversations can feel trivial or strained—or worse, are marked by constant conflict. In The Art of Talking with Children, Rebecca Rolland, a Harvard faculty member, speech pathologist, and mother, arms adults with practical tools to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages—whether it’s engaging an obstinate toddler or getting the most monosyllabic adolescent to open up. The Art of Talking with Children shows us how quality communication—or rich talk—can help us build the skills and capacities children need to thrive.

Author : Lisa Burman
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781605543192

Get Book

Are You Listening? by Lisa Burman Pdf

Conversations take place in every early childhood classroom—between teachers and children, and among children. Are You Listening? asks teachers to examine these conversations and their impact on children’s learning. Often, teachers use conversations to impart information to children instead of really listening to children and allowing them to make their own decisions. Grounded in child-centered, relationship-based theory, this book covers topics such as how to create an environment that supports quality conversations, how to encourage conversations that support learning and development, and how to work with children with limited language capabilities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Interpersonal communication
ISBN : OCLC:1078375519

Get Book

Crucial Confrontations by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jane Gilmour,Bettina Hohnen
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781787756410

Get Book

How to Have Incredible Conversations with Your Child by Jane Gilmour,Bettina Hohnen Pdf

You: "How was your day?" Your child: "Fine." As a parent, you want to know what is going on in your child's life, how school and friendships are going, if they're feeling okay. As a kid you want to tell your parent what's going on, but it can be hard to find the words. This book is brilliant because it makes finding those words easy, and you discover incredible stuff about each other. How exactly do you make it happen? This accessible guide answers the million-dollar question by steering you, step by step through carefully supported and structured conversational platforms that encourage connection and strengthen relationship bonds. Written by two top clinical psychologists who have worked with families over many years they have, uniquely, designed it for you to read and experience, together. Inside this book you will find a range of fun, illustrated child-friendly conversation activities, organised around four key themes: who are you? how are you? what helps? what gets in the way? There is powerful evidence that building good parent-child communication skills improves emotional wellbeing, physical health, academic and employment success. It helps set up a trusting relationship so you can navigate adolescence and later life successfully. It's important to start early because it takes time to learn skills.

Author : Adele Faber,Elaine Mazlish
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0380811960

Get Book

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber,Elaine Mazlish Pdf

You Can Stop Fighting With Your Chidren! Here is the bestselling book that will give you the know–how you need to be more effective with your children and more supportive of yourself. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down–to–earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. Their methods of communication, illustrated with delightful cartoons showing the skills in action, offer innovative ways to solve common problems.

Author : Victoria I. Puig,Susan L. Recchia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429859854

Get Book

Conversations with Families of Children with Disabilities by Victoria I. Puig,Susan L. Recchia Pdf

Conversations with Families of Children with Disabilities creates a space for diverse families of children with disabilities to share their stories with pre-service and in-service teachers. Specifically designed for professionals preparing to work with families of children with disabilities, this text invites the reader to listen in as families reflect on their personal journeys in conversation with the authors. This powerful book helps educators develop a deeper understanding of families and enhance their capacity for authentic partnerships.

Author : Lacy Finn Borgo
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830848331

Get Book

Spiritual Conversations with Children by Lacy Finn Borgo Pdf

We are born into this world with a natural longing to connect to God and other human beings. When children have a listening companion who hears, acknowledges, and encourages their early experiences with God, it creates a spiritual footprint that shapes their lives. How can we increase our capacity to engage children in spiritual conversations? In this book Lacy Finn Borgo draws on her own experience of practicing spiritual direction with children. She offers an overview of childhood spiritual formation and introduces key skills for engaging conversation—posture, power, and patterns—from a Christ-centered perspective. "When we are fully present and open to another, we will be changed," Borgo writes. "Indeed, as you listen to God with a child, the child will lead you into a fuller experience of God's love and acceptance." In this book you'll find: Sample interactive dialogues with children Ideas for engaging children with play, art, and movement Prayers to use together Whether you are a parent or grandparent, pastor or spiritual director, you will find this to be a friendly guide into deeper ways of listening.

Author : Bettina Hohnen,Jane Gilmour,Tara Murphy
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784509521

Get Book

The Incredible Teenage Brain by Bettina Hohnen,Jane Gilmour,Tara Murphy Pdf

This book is a must read for anyone parenting, teaching or supporting teens, who wants to empower them to reach their potential. Written by a team of clinical psychologists, it leads you through tried and tested strategies to build strong relationships and improve communication with young people as they develop, learn and grow. In the book we learn that the 'teenage brain' is unique which gives us an incredible opportunity for change and development, but it is also a time when young people are particularly sensitive and potentially vulnerable . It guides you through ways to communicate effectively with teens without negatively affecting their self-esteem. There are plenty of tips about what to say, what not say and the best mindset to use with teens, day to day. The authors draw from the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, years of clinical expertise and first-hand parenting experience. It's relatable like your best friend's advice, and informed by scientific evidence - easy to read, hard to put down.

Author : Nick Terrones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0942702700

Get Book

A Can of Worms by Nick Terrones Pdf

Author : Meg Blackburn Losey
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781601639882

Get Book

Conversations With the Children of Now by Meg Blackburn Losey Pdf

Psychically gifted children share their perspectives on a variety of topics in this enlightening work by the author of The Children of Now. This stunning book introduces the world to some of the very special and gifted children who were described in Meg Blackburn Losey’s The Children of Now. The Children of Now changed paradigms of how we raise, teach, and nurture our children, and created awareness that ADD, ADHD, and autism just might not be what we thought. The book touched parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world. Now, in Conversations with the Children of Now, Dr. Meg goes even further to spotlight some of the Children of Now and others who have come forward since the first book was released. Intricately woven conversations with Indigo Children, Crystalline Children, Star Kids, and Transitional Kids reveal the hearts and souls of our future generation. These real children share their feelings and perceptions about themselves and our world. Hear, in their own words: Who they really are Where they come from Why they are here, and what they have come to share with humanity What they know about God, and about Living and Dying What they know about the healing of hearts and souls, and of bodies and minds What will happen in the 2012 shift These children speak about past lives, other worlds, forgotten gifts, and unconditional love as a way of being. They show how we can change our world with grace. They also reveal how we can guide them, nurture them, and allow them to become the great human beings they were destined to become!