Managing Challenging Behavior

Goal: to introduce proven disciplinary techniques that will promote the practice of using compassion, consciousness and consequences over preaching and punishment for treating the challenging behavior of 3-6 year old children.

Table of Contents

1. Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Human Behavior
2. Seven steps to Help Minimize Harmful Physical and Emotional Effects 
3. Factors Affecting Children’s Behavior
4. General Strategies for Minimizing and Strategizing Challenging Behavior
5. Minimizing and Strategizing Challenging Behaviors in Specific Situations

Learning Outcomes

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

• describe the basic anatomy of human behavior and physiology of the stress response
• Iidentify various factors that can contribute to challenging behavior in 3-6-year-old children
• list and describe the seven steps to help minimize stress levels and effectively strategize disciplinary techniques for treating challenging behavior
• identify a variety of strategies for managing challenging behavior in general and specific situations

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.