Developing emotional competence begins at birth. Infants have the capacity to feel comfort or distress and those feelings become more refined and complicated as they grow. Emotional development encompasses regulation, attachment, temperament, identity formation, and emotional expression within the context of one’s culture. In partnership with families, caregivers can nurture...
There are many factors that affect behavior, such as attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), language difficulties, information processing disabilities, prenatal/postnatal conditions, and others. Behavior is usually labeled as positive or challenging. However, it is important for professionals to understand that many children display “mistaken behavior,” and this “behavior” must be...
Challenging behavior elicits a response from caregivers and educators. However, steps can be taken to avoid responding in a way that will amplify the situation and result in exacerbating the behavior beyond control. Intentional planning should be taken when responding to challenging behavior to avoid implicit bias that will negatively...
For over 50 years, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has supported income-eligible women, infants, and children from diverse backgrounds, including military families. WIC improves nutrition security by providing nutritious foods, nutrition education (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to health and social services...
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