Beyond Behavior Management: The Six Life Skills Children Need

As soon as I had finished reading the first few pages, I knew I'd found a gem. This book sets forth to explain how we as the role models and guides can help children learn the skills that they need to become successful adults. One of my favorite parts in this book is on page 248: "Children want to be happy and have a nice day. Some children just don't know how."If you struggle with "that" child with rough social interactions, has a hard time focusing, gives up easily on tasks, tantrums at transitions, pushes or hits others, appears to have never learned how to take turns, etcetera, etcetera, then this will be a very valuable tool. The basic premise is that children need to learn collaboration, adaptability, self-regulation, contribution, and feel attached and like they belong, just as much as (if not SO MUCH MORE than) they need to learn math, reading, and writing. These are skills like any other, and while we would not punish a child for not yet knowing multiplication tables, neither should we punish a child for not knowing how to gently join into play with several children at once.I bought this book for a class that I will be taking in the fall, but I have already finished reading it and I have introduced many of the ideas into my preschool classroom. I look forward to going through it again in the fall.

Daughter loves it

Best "behavior manual" going, if you think you need a manual. Digs deeper into causes of behaviors, challenges caregivers to look beyond their own demands and conveniences to help children develop necessary skills to function over the long haul.

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This is the most informative book, I have read on the Life Skills that all children need, but many lack

We are utilizing this book in our ABA center. It is informative, and well written. A must for those who are treating, or families that have children with ASD.

The book isn’t as heavy as I thought it would be.

This is an insightful, clear and practical guide. One of the best parts? The appendices with scripts: "Instead of saying . . ." "Try . . ." or "When a child says . . ." "Try saying . . . " The change in teachers' perception and habits of speech, may "give children the social and emotional tools they need to grow and thrive on their own."

A great resource to refer to when assessing a new student or giving yourself a refresher of ideas to help parents at home.

This is a great book. It helps me understand the importance of the components that contribute to children's whole development. I definitely recommend this book.

Excellent book if you work in a classroom!