This text is a practical introduction to the principles and practices of caregiving for infants and toddlers. It combines a child- and family-centered philosophy with problem-solving strategies and provides a thorough discussion of gender role stereotyping and multicultural issues in childcare.
The first three years set the stage for a lifetime of learning. This book provides more than eighty activities and experiences to optimize very young children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, as well as strategies that support responsive caregiving. Jean Barbre, EdD, has thirty years of experience working with children and families as a preschool director, teacher, therapist, college instructor, national and international presenter, and guest presenter on public television.
The need to provide caregiving for a family member eventually touches most families. Volunteering to be a caregiver for others is a noble task, but it can become an exhausting task too. The negative implications include health problems, relationship problems, and health issues. Too often, caring and empathetic caregivers may ignore the warning signs of problems until it is too late, and they experience burnout. Research has revealed several actions that tend to improve the quality of caregiving as well as the overall quality of life of the caregiver. We know methods are available to enhance caregiving. 1. Remember, you can do this!2. Be as informed as possible.3. Practice self-care4. Monitor Your Self-Talk 5. Engage in Planning and Goal setting6. Learn to Communicate7. Managing Stress The book applies to personal care, caregiving, family and relationships, medical treatment, and self-care
Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers is an ideal introduction to care and education in the first three years of life, featuring a respectful approach inspired by field pioneers Magda Gerber and Dr. Emmi Pikler. The text provides practical information based on theoretical and research foundations that students can implement in a variety of infant and toddler settings. At a time in early childhood education when school readiness and technological devices and screens for the very young are hot topics, this text focuses on the value of free play, the development of self-reliance, and the importance of responsive, respectful interactions. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html