Parenting, Social Work, Social Services & Welfare, Early Childhood Education 

You spend the day caring for and teaching children entrusted to you. Have you ever stopped to think about just how important your role is in the lives of these young children? Here's a book that closely examines the relationship between child care providers and young children from birth to 5 years of age. Along with the latest research and information on child development, this resource is filled with practical case studies and vignettes depicting child-caregiver interactions that help you learn to convert everyday situations into opportunities for teaching and development. You'll also get recommendations on how to foster language and communication skills provide appropriate guidance and discipline use play to encourage learning Sixteen extended interviews with child care professionals provide you with a real world perspective on why they chose this career, how they face the challenges, and what motivates them. An enjoyable, informative, must-read for all child care professionals, as well as those thinking about a career in child care. - from Amzon