Understanding Children's Behavior as Communication

Woman playing with a toddler and baby

Explore ways early childhood staff can partner with families to understand and respond to children's behavior as communication. Find strategies for working with families of children ages birth to 5.

Topics in this module include:

Understanding that children's behavior has meaning
The importance of responsive relationships between parents and educators for children's emotional well-being and development
Effective ways to communicate with families about children's behavior
Partnering with families when adults find a child's behavior to be challenging

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