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In this guide to learning to love yourself as an imperfect mother, readers will find sixty affirmations, including action steps and encouraging messages, from early childhood education expert Gigi Schweikert. At some point in her journey, every mother has asked herself “am I a good mother?” It is undeniable that doubt, guilt, and uncertainty plague even the best of moms. Even the most certain mothers can doubt themselves, but this book is here to remind all mothers that God has placed all the qualities needed to be the mother she wants to be in her. Within the pages of this guide, you will find all the affirmation and inspiration needed to be sure of that. In Am I a Good Mother?, author Gigi Schweikert shares sixty five-minute devotionals written with your busy day in mind and your greatest needs in view. In these devotionals, struggling mothers will find brief messages of encouragement, practical “I can do that!” ideas, thoughtful prayers, and meaningful scriptures that will make them confident in their ability to be a mother.

You may be the first to notice a child who is struggling with behaviour. What do you do? Learn how to assess the situation and the behaviour, document patterns of behaviour, and share your concerns with families. Tips and tools for getting the support of parents and for determining if your programme is the best fit for the child's needs.

Children learn what is acceptable and what is not by testing the behavioural boundaries. One of the most important goals in the early childhood classroom is helping children learn appropriate social norms and self-control. Learn how to use positive classroom management to help children develop appropriate behavior.

Whether it is your first day on the job or you have years of experience, professionalism is essential for success as you work with children, their families, and your colleagues. Filled with tips, self-assessments, and reflection questions to optimise your knowledge, this resource will help you present yourself as the professional that you are.

Supporting Positive Behavior, Responding to Behavior, and Guiding Challenging Behavior are a trio of workbooks filled with tips, techniques and support to help early childhood professionals guide children's behaviour and manage a classroom where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed.

Properly preparing the environment can help young children make good behavioural choices from the moment they walk through the door. Learn to use age appropriate design to promote engagement and create a "yes" environment to encourage exploration. Assess whether your expectations of the children are appropriate and create routines that allow children to make good choices.

The first year is one of remarkable growth. This three-pack of Understanding Infants workbooks provides essential information to help caregivers and educators - both new and experienced - provided high-quality care to infants and understand their developmental needs. Practical tips, self-assessments, and reflection questions are included.

Professionalism, partnerships with families, and teamwork are vital in early childhood settings. With practical information, these self-training workbooks are ideal for people just beginning their careers and professional development trainings. This assorted three-pack set includes one copy each of Being a Professional, Becoming a Team Player, and Partnering with Families.