Title: Earlychildhood NEWS - Article Reading Center
Headings: Guiding Young Children: 21 Strategies
The Definition of Guidance
Setting Age-Appropriate Limits
Limits and Reasons
The Benefits of Guidance
The Definition of Punishment
Punishment Guidance
The Problems with Praise, Time Out, and Stickers
Conclusion
References

Content: Have you ever had someone use a sugary voice to tell you “no way?” Wasn’t it annoying and frustrating to be given this type of incongruent message! How can adults ensure that their nonverbal messages are congruent with the verbal guidance they are seeking to give children? It is important to be aware that your tone and body language fit your words. 5. Show Respect. Showing the child respect will help her know she is being guided not punished. The following three tactics will help: 1) Move to the child, instead of calling over to her; 2) Squat or kneel to her level;