Discusses ways in which early childhood educators can deal with young children's behavior or discipline problems in the classroom by guiding children to alternatives to such behavior rather than by punishing them. (BB)

Points out that computer software which is to be used with young children in early childhood classes must be designed and selected to reflect a sound developmental approach to learning. Also presents 10 criteria for developmentally appropriate software and reviews several developmentally appropriate computer programs for young children. (BB)

Presents the American Academy of Pediatrics' views on parental leaves of absence and young children's nutritional needs. Child caregivers and teachers can share these views with parents of young children. (BB)

The first of the two annotated bibliographies presented lists recommended recent professional resources that should assist adults interested in selecting high quality fiction and nonfiction books in English and Spanish for young Hispanic children. The second bibliography lists books recently published in Spanish which are good for young children.…

Presents various questions and answers on issues concerning the federal legislation known as the Act for Better Child Care. Issues addressed include child care program costs, national and state standards for quality child care programs, and child care staff compensation. (BB)

Maintains that if the relationship between child-care-program staff, parents, and the community is approached responsibly, joyously, and creatively, the result will be a web of caring that vitalizes, rather than restricts, the young child. (BB)

Maintains that a positive self-image is of vital importance to a person who is to be successful in life, and is the most important gift parents, teachers, and caregivers can give a child. Also provides examples of how one can help build a child's self-image. (BB)

This review of the literature examines the development of humor in infants and young children, and looks at ways in which adults can support children's understanding, appreciation, and creation of humor in play and verbal and social interactions. (BB)

Addresses the issue of what happens to developing readers and spellers when they are given phonics instruction by describing the experiences of one six-year-old girl who received phonics instruction in kindergarten. (BB)

The most successful approach for promoting interactions with books and fostering voluntary reading habits in the early childhood classroom involves daily reading aloud of storybooks by teachers, a classroom library, availability of trade books for children's use, and encouragement of children's emergent readings of storybooks. (BB)

Discusses theory and research that explore the nature of cooperative problem solving and its relationship to learning and development. Offers teaching guidelines that early childhood educators can use to encourage children to interact. (BB)

Describes a multiservice intervention program, Teaching Interpersonal Expertise to Strengthen Systems (TIES), that is designed to support efforts of Head Start children, families, and staff, and improve the access of these individuals to mental health services. (BB)

Reviews the book, "Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage," which takes a new look at research about and programs for disadvantaged young children and their parents. (BB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's science books, primarily for children in kindergarten through third grade. (BB)

Presents a procedure used at one cooperative preschool to orient parents and volunteer participants to a developmentally appropriate program. (BB)