Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, 0134300807. Positive approaches focused on treating the causes of behavior problems to help young children become happy, responsible, productive people. This book presents guidance and discipline concepts within a framework of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and constructivist education to give early childhood educators the best approaches available for nurturing children for success. Focusing on what is best for young children, rather than merely presenting an impartial overview of various approaches, the authors stress helping adults to effectively assist children’s moral development using the coercive approaches of punishment or behavior modification. The emphasis is on guidance for children ages three through eight. The new edition continues the features that made previous editions so popular. Included are new Invitations to Reflection, tables and figures, careful documentation and careful explanations of the principles, and a stronger balance of preschool and primary-grade level examples, while also including examples with infants and toddlers, addresses the needs expressed by higher education programs that address guidance for young children from birth to age eight. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging . The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. - Convenient . Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* - Affordable . Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. Positive approaches focused on treating the causes of behavior problems to help young children become happy, responsible, productive people This book presents guidance and discipline concepts within a framework of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and constructivist education to give early childhood educators the best approaches available for nurturing children for success. Focusing on what is best for young children, rather than merely presenting an impartial overview of various approaches, the authors stress helping adults to effectively assist children’s moral development using the coercive approaches of punishment or behavior modification. The emphasis is on guidance for children ages three through eight. The new edition: Continues the features that have made previous editions so popular; - Includes new invitations to reflect, new tables and figures, careful documentation and careful explanations of the principles, and a stronger balance of preschool and primary-grade level examples; and - Includes examples with infants and toddlers, addressing the needs expressed by higher education programs to cover guidance for young children from birth to age eight. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Embedded videos in each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies. - Video Analysis exercises in most chapters give students opportunities to view children and teachers in guidance situations and apply their understanding by answering questions and reading feedback. - Check Your Understanding quizzes on every learning outcome help students focus on key chapter content and receive immediate feedback on their selections. Marjorie Fields has recently retired after teaching in the field of early childhood education for more than 30 years. She first taught kindergarten, then first grade, and then began teaching teachers. Thanks to her own children, she also had experience in cooperative preschools and various types of childcare. Marjorie has a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education with Research in Parent Involvement. She has been active in early childhood professional organizations at the national and local levels; she recently served as president of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) and has served as vice president of that association. She has served on the national governing board for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAE