Some children are naturally predisposed to intense emotional reactions, feeling resistant to new routines and experiences, and have trouble moving on based on their own unique temperamental make up. As a result, these young humans experience emotional outbursts, have difficulty calming, reject new experiences, or resist transitions in group settings. The reality is, certain traits can prove more difficult to work with, depending on the mix of adult and child temperaments. When a mismatch occurs, this can rattle the resolve of even the calmest most self-assured caregivers!
The good news? Early Educators can ensure every child flourishes by teaching the skills needed and providing a “good fit” in their caregiving environment.
Join this insightful session to discover the nine temperament traits that are present from birth. Explore the link between some of the most perplexing traits in group settings and discover helpful strategies for reducing the behaviors that may present challenges for adults. You will learn methods to support all children to flourish in your caregiving setting.
In this dynamic and strategic webinar, presented by experienced early childhood expert, Raelene Ostberg, you will:
- Identify nine different temperament traits that are typically present from birth
- “Consider how the mix of adult and child traits can fuel difficulty and increase stress for adult and child alike”
- Discover several strategies to adapt care to provide a good fit for children with high-intensity, high-persistence, and slow-to-warm traits.
- Discover several strategies to adapt your care to work with traits that may be disconcerting in group settings to ensure success for all.
