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ERIC Number: EJ564360
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Working with Children of Substance-Abusing Parents.
Thompson, Susan Howland
Young Children, v53 n1 p34-37 Jan 1998
Describes how early childhood teachers can provide a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters therapeutic play for children of substance-abusing parents. Describes the impact of substance abuse on the parent-child relationship, and discusses the importance of providing daily routines, consistency, firm boundaries, open expression of feelings in a safe setting, and acknowledging and reflecting children's feelings. (KB)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Parent Child Relationship, Parents, Play Therapy, Psychological Needs, Substance Abuse, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Boundaries; Consistency (Behavior); Daily Routines; Emotional Expression