Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education (7th Edition)

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Brief Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 The Child in Context of Family and Community
	Looking at Context through Bioecological Theory
		Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model
	Family-Centered Approaches
		Family-Centered Defined
		The Benefits of Family-Centered Programs for Children
		The Benefits of Family-Centered Education Programs for Teachers
		The Benefits of Family-Centered Programs for Families
		Mutual Benefits
	History of Family-Centered Care and Education
		Challenges to Creating Partnerships with Families
	Multiple Lenses through Which to Look at Family-Centered Approaches
		The Family Systems Theory Lens
		The Whole Child Lens
		Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
		Culture as a Lens
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 2 Supporting Families around Issues of Attachment and Trust
	How Attachment and Trust are Related
	The Development of Attachment and Trust
		How Secondary Attachments Occur
		Attachment Behaviors
		Signs of Attachment in Infants
	Obstacles to Attachment
		Temperament and Attachment
		Developmental Differences
		Learning to Cope with Feelings of Loss
	Varying Attachment Patterns
		Bowlby and Ainsworth’s Research
		Questions about Classic Attachment Research
		Judging Attachment in a Cross-Cultural Situation
	Effects of Child Care on Attachment
		How Caregiver and Parent Roles Differ
		Attachment in Full-Inclusion Programs
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 3 Supporting Families with Autonomy-Seeking Youngsters
	Signs of Developing Autonomy
		Negativity
		Exploration
		Self-Help Skills
		A Sense of Possession
	Dealing with Issues of Power and Control
		Set Up a Developmentally Appropriate Environment
		Appreciate Play
		Encourage Self-Help Skills
		Give Choices
		Provide Control
		Set Limits
	Coping with Loss and Separation
		Taking Separation in Small Steps
		Entering Child Care
	Partnering with Families of Toddlers
		Working with Families around Issues of Identity Development
		Broadening Perspectives
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 4 Sharing Views of Initiative with Families
	What Initiative Looks Like in a Four-Year-Old
		Analyzing Initiative in a Four-Year-Old
		Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
		Developmental Conflicts
		Imagination and Fantasy
	The Value of Play for Young Children
		How the Environment Contributes to a Sense of Initiative
		Dimensions of Play Environments
	How Adults Contribute to Children’s Initiative
		Special Considerations for Children with Disabilities
		The Shy Child
		A Look at Aggression
		Teaching Problem-solving Skills
		Empowering the Preschool-Age Child
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 5 Working with Families of School-Age Children
	School is Different from Preschool
		A Family-Centered Approach to Kindergarten
		The School-Age Child and Stages of Development
		Differences Families Notice between School and Preschool
		Finding Out What Families Want for Their Children
	Teaching Prosocial Skills and Morals
		Looking at the Decision-Making Process as a Way of Exploring Morals
	The Power of Adult Attention
		Paying Attention to the Behavior You Want to Continue
		Using Affirmations
		Children’s Response to Positive Adult Attention
		Empty Praise versus Encouragement
		Teaching Morals by Promoting Prosocial Development
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 6 Societal Influences on Children and Families
	Socialization and the Family
		The Issue of Bias
	Schools as Socializing Agents
		Getting into Kindergarten
		Classroom Behavior
		Responding to Diversity
		Inequity and Schools
	Other Agents of Socialization
		The Peer Group as an Agent of Socialization
		Functions of the Peer Group
		Media and Technology as an Influence on Socialization
		Commercial Advertising
		Violence
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 7 Understanding Families’ Goals, Values, and Culture
	Cultural Differences in Goals and Values
		How do the Goals of Independence and Interdependence Differ?
		Contrasting Cultural Patterns
	Conflicting Goals and Values
		What to Do when Conflicts Arise
		Helping Children Understand and Value Cultural Pluralism
	Supporting Home Language
		Language Loss in Immigrant Children
		Understanding the Advantages of Bilingualism
		Language Relationships
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 8 Working with Families on Guidance Issues
	Discipline, Authority, and Cultural Differences
		Changing the Word Discipline to Guidance
		Inner Controls versus External Locus of Control
		Teaching Self-regulation
		Problems with Using Punishment to Teach
		General Guidelines for Guiding Young Children
	Discussing Preventative Measures with Parents
	Guidance as Responding to Unacceptable Behavior
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 9 Working with Families on Addressing Feelings and Problem Solving
	Feelings
		What are Feelings?
		All Feelings are Useful
		Learning Feelings
		Social Referencing
		Cultural Scripts
		The Importance of Accepting Feelings
		Healthy Expressions of Feelings
	Teaching Children to Cope with Feelings
		Developing Self-Calming Skills
		Coping by Playing Pretend
		Coping with Simultaneous Feelings
		Coping with Fear
		Coping with Anger
	Problem Solving
		Using the RERUN Problem-Solving Process with a Child
		Problem Solving as a Cultural Issue
		Problem Solving and Parenting Styles
		A Deeper Look at the Four Parenting Styles
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 10 Working with Families to Support Self-Esteem
	Exploring Self-Esteem as a Road to Success
		Culture and Self-Esteem
		Dimensions of Self-Esteem
		The Role of Beliefs and Expectations in Self-Esteem
		Where Does Self-Esteem Come From?
	Promoting Self-Esteem
		Give More Honest Feedback and Encouragement Than Praise
		Give Children Opportunities to Experience Success
		Children Learn from Failure
	Celebrating Differences: An Anti-bias Approach
		Bias Can Hurt
		Cultural Differences and Self-Esteem
		Changing Negative Messages to Positive Ones
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 11 Working with Families around Gender Issues
	Why it is Important to Think About Teaching Gender Roles
		Issues around Gender Roles
		Some History Related to Genderized Clothing
		Equity Issues and Gender Roles
		The Women of Today
	Gender Equity and Parenting
		Toys and Gender Roles
		The Power of Language
		Using Modeling to Teach
	Differential Socialization
		Differential Treatment from Parents
		Differential Treatment in Preschool
		Differential Treatment in Elementary School
		Guidelines for Parents and Educators
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 12 Stress and Success in Family Life
	Varied Images of Families
		Ways in Which Families Can Vary
		Families and Stress
		Giving Legitimacy to Cultural Differences and Lifestyles
	Successful Families
		Traits of Successful Families
		Images of Successful Families
		Six Families
	Stress as a Positive Force
		What We Can Learn from Studies of Resilient Children
		Helping All Children Become Resilient Children
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 13 Early Care and Education Programs as Community Resources
	Defining Types of Ece Programs
		Exploring the Various Types of ECE Programs
		Changing Times
		Early Care and Education Programs as Child-Rearing Environments
	The State of Child Care in the United States Today
		Affordability and Availability
		Status and Salaries
		Looking at Quality
	Partnering with Families
		Adult-Child Interactions in Child Care and Early Education Settings
		Including Everybody: Children with Special Needs
		Having Concerns about a Child
		Questions Concerning Continuity between Child Care and Home
		Roadblocks to Mutual Appreciation, Respect, and Support
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 14 Supporting Families through Community Resources and Networks
	Social Networks
		Developing a Broad Base of Support
		Forms Social Networks May Take
		Community Institutions That Serve Families
	Families Using Community Resources
		Sara’s Family
		Roberto’s Family
		Junior’s Family
		Michael’s Family
		Courtney’s Family
		The Jackson Family
	Connections to the Community
		A Summary of Community Resources
		Finding Community Resources
		Availability of Community Resources
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
Chapter 15 Social Policy Issues
	Who is Responsible for America’s Children?
		Does Every Child Get an Equal Start?
		Ready to Learn: A Goal for All of America’s Children
		Private Citizens Making Changes
	Benefitting Children and Families through Financial Investments
		Head Start
		Child Care
		Moving Toward Full-Inclusion Programs
	Advocacy
		Adequate Health Services and Nutrition for All
		Taking a Preventive Approach
		Violence and Its Effect on Children and Families
	Summary
	Quiz
	For Discussion
	Websites
	Further Reading
References
Index