Tip Sheets: Stress Behaviors in Young Children

These Tip Sheets explore causes of unmanageable stress in children and its impact on caregiving adults. They delve into the role of the brain and what children need to remain emotionally regulated. They also provide information on preventing stress in a child before challenging behaviors occur and responding when they do.

Parent Aware and the CLASS®

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) is a tool that assesses classroom quality. In this video, learn how the CLASS® works and how it is used in Parent Aware classroom observations.

The Virtual Early Education Center (VEEC)

The Virtual Early Education Center (VEEC) is an online tool for early education and care programs. It allows you to explore information on health and safety practices in a virtual environment. Download an info sheet introducing the VEEC.

Better Kid Care—Infant–Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior

Babies and toddlers sometimes interact with their environment and with other children by grabbing, hitting, biting, and engaging in other common behaviors that can be seen as challenging. Learn about guiding the behavior of very young children and get ideas for helping them express themselves.