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Can you REALLY be hands-on in an online preschool? Join us today for a very special episode from our Full by Fall summit, where Deborah J. Stewart from TeachPreschool.org talks all about: "HANDS-ON ONLINE: How to Use Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) in an Online Preschool!"Follow Deborah: https://www.teachpreschool.orgPlease rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!)GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY:❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)❤️ Start my FREE “7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge”❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journeyFOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:
If you're exhausted at the end of the day because you've spent most of your time managing behavior problems in your preschool classroom instead of actually TEACHING… then you're doing something wrong. The great news is, it's not your fault… because you probably didn't know there are 2 simple tricks you can implement to STOP behavior problems BEFORE they even start. Today I am joined by my good friend and childhood education expert Deborah J. Stewart. She will share and explain in detail the two key strategies she uses in her classroom to deal with the behavior issues. Now, it's always been my dream to interview Deborah… She was my mentor back in the day and she has an incredible track record. Deborah has over 30 years of experience in the early childhood education space, along with her Master's degree in early childhood education. Her preschool Children's Studio has been widely successful, she runs a great blog, and she started her virtual preschool program not too long ago. So, if you want to learn from an expert, tune in right now!Key takeawaysDeborah's background in childhood education (00:00)This is the foundation for all your work with children (03:58)How to set up fun and engaging activities centers (08:39)What should your relationship with parents look like (15:22)The second strategy that will ensure authentic discipline (19:53)Overview of the 2 simple tricks to deal with behavior (25:12)Deborah's Kindy Ready virtual preschool program (29:55)Get My FREE Resources For Your Preschool Journey:Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)Start my FREE “7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge”Additional Resources:If you want to learn more about childhood education from Deborah, head over to her blog Teach Preschool. And if you're interested in her virtual preschool program, make sure to get on the waitlist at Kindy Ready!Head over to Apple Podcasts. While you're there, please leave us a rating and a review. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!)Follow me here:
Six easy ways to grow your online following The story of Deborah Stewart is inspirational in so many ways. Deborah is an early childhood educator with an interest in play-based learning. She started in a classroom but after a while felt she'd hit a ceiling – a chance encounter with an educator who shared her classroom experiences online inspired her to start sharing her own play-based learning experiences too at teachpreschool.org. With no background in business or social media, Deborah stuck true to what she loved and believed in – early play learning and how to share her experiences with others in this field. In just a few years, she has developed a fan base of over 1.3 million followers on Facebook. But Deborah didn't rely on social media she saw the way the algorithms were making life difficult to build a business and she brought her audience back to her email list She talks about how she grew the business and starts to monetise beginning to sell online courses where she teaches specific techniques to inspire teachers in their classroom. She now runs a very successful membership site that gives her a sustainable income. What you will learn: That social media is mainly common sense Connecting with people is what it's all about Don't overthink your ideas Don't rely on the social platforms the algorithm is too much of a risk Use your social media as an introduction to your email list Be consistent with the platform you choose, show up everyday Listen to your audience and give them what they want What we discuss: That there's room for everyone on social media Why authenticity is crucial How to make the right social media work for you How to work smart More about Deborah Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed, is a teacher, author, and the blogger behind the highly acclaimed Teach Preschool Blog where she shares photos and reflections on play-based learning from her own classroom. Deborah has over 1.3 million Facebook followers from around the world and uses her influence to serve and support those who teach and care for children ages three to five. If you teach young children, Deborah wants you to know that there is always room for you at her table. Come and join her today. Website: https://teachpreschool.org/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachpreschool.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Teachpreschool/ If you enjoyed listening it would be great if you could leave a review to help other people find us - Thank you Also ... Join me in the Simply Marketing and Social Media Facebook Group by clicking HERE FREE Resources 5 Steps to making more money as a solopreneur To make more money as a solopreneur you have to be extremely purposeful about your marketing - Join me for this free training and learn how to make a start getting the basics right. https://www.alisonteare.com/5-steps-to-making-more-money FREE - 5 Day Marketing Challenge If you want to BOOST your marketing and your confidence - Join me for the 5 Day Marketing Challenge - HERE https://www.alisonteare.com/challenge Work with me Book a Free Marketing Clarity Call - HERE Everyone feels overwhelmed by their marketing at one time. I offer clarity calls to help you to step back and see the bigger picture. Find me at - www.alisonteare.com
Join us as we take a second look at rough and tumble play. Our guests explain why "physical processing" is important to child development. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Mike Huber is the author of Embracing Rough and Tumble Play: Teaching with the Body in Mind and co-host of the podcast Teaching with the Body in Mind. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
Our guests explain the benefits of going vertical in your classroom. They offer a sizable list of ways and benefits to using the vertical surfaces in your classroom to engage students. Dr. Christy Isbell is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with young children. She is a professor of occupational therapy at Milligan College. She maintains a private practice and has authored five books, including the award-winning Sensory Integration: A guide for preschool teachers. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
It's hard to believe that we have to make the argument that music matters, but we do and it does. Here's why. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @AbigailConnors @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Abigail "Abby" Connors is an early-childhood music educator,presenter and author of five books, including the award-winning 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities for Young Children. She's been teaching for over 25 years and her recent book is Exploring the Science of Sounds: 100 Musical Activities for Young Children. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
Sleep is more important than many of us understand. Join us as we make the case for nap time. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JessicaCabeen teach_preschool @GryphonHouse #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rebecca Spencer is an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has been studying sleep and sleep function for over a decade Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Jessica Cabeen is an elementary school principal and was awarded the 2017 MN Principal of the Year and 2016 NAESP/VINCI Digital Leader of Early Learning.
How can we move transitions from wasted time to learning time? In this segment, we talk about planning transitions to make the most of the time children move from one activity or place to another. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.
How do we balance the desire to encourage student engagement and expression with the need to maintain control? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @empoweringk6educators #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Janelle Cox is an education writer who uses her experience and knowledge to provide creative and original writing in the field of education. Janelle holds a Master's of Science in Education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She is a contributing writer to TeachHUB.com, TeachHUB Magazine, and WGU.edu/Hey Teach! Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
In our high-tech culture with its array of digital learning tools are building blocks still relevant? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachpreschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rosanne Regan Hansel is the author of Creative Block Play and Returning Blocks to Kindergarten. She currently works in the New Jersey Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Classroom management systems that rely on publicly posting students' behavior status have grown in popularity. Join us as we discuss the unintended consequences. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @JTeach529 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Sally Haughey is the founder of Fairy Dust Teaching, a blog dedicated to helping teachers bring curiosity to the classroom, kindergarten teacher & author of No More Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light Behavior Management Plan. Dr. Judith Levin is an Associate Lecturer at UCF in the Early Childhood Development and Education Program. She teaches courses in classroom management, social emotional development, curriculum, and early childhood research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Our guests tell us that there is effective praise and ineffective praise. Do you know the difference? Learn more... Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachpreschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Randy Hite's background is in early childhood education and child psychology. He is the dean of the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University in Oregon. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
Classroom management systems that rely on publicly posting students' behavior status have grown in popularity. Join us as we discuss the unintended consequences. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @JTeach529 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Sally Haughey is the founder of Fairy Dust Teaching, a blog dedicated to helping teachers bring curiosity to the classroom, kindergarten teacher & author of No More Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light Behavior Management Plan. Dr. Judith Levin is an Associate Lecturer at UCF in the Early Childhood Development and Education Program. She teaches courses in classroom management, social emotional development, curriculum, and early childhood research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.
We've been doing calendar time and letter of the week with young children for so long that for many the benefits are taken for granted. New research is challenging the value of these practices, so today we seek guidance from some early childhood experts. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @Notjustcute @HeatherShumaker #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Heather Shumaker is a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics, and is the author of two renegade parenting books: It’s OK Not to Share and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide. An advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she lives in northern Michigan with her family. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool.
Our guests say that a love of discovery is vital to teaching science to young children. In this segment, they share the best practices. Follow: @Teach_Preschool @PeggyAshbrook @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Peggy Ashbrook—early childhood science teacher and teacher-mentor, The Early Years columnist and blogger [nsta.org/earlyyears] for the National Science Teachers Association and author of Science Is Simple. Beth Davis is a National Board Certified Teacher holding a Master's Degree and an Ed. Specialist Degree in Elementary Education as well as a an Early Childhood Certification. She was an elementary science lab teacher for 17 years and has been the owner and science teacher at Kids For Kids Academy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.
Our guests agree that social-emotional learning is a prerequisite to all learning. How is social-emotional learning developed? What are the key competencies and challenges? What are some practical ways to teach social-emotional skills in the classroom? Follow: @Teach_Preschool @SETLLab @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork #edchat #teaching #edreform #AskingWhatIf A well-known early childhood educator, Ellen Booth Church, spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University. Ellen is an author of many books for teachers and parents. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Zinsser is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an applied developmental psychologist and director of the Social-Emotional Teaching and Learning Lab at UIC. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool.
A growing chorus of early education professionals are saying that setting standards for reading instruction in kindergarten is going too far. They argue that policies aimed at preparing kids for college through academics at increasingly earlier years is misguided and unsupported by the research. Learn more. Follow: @JoanAlmon @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork @bodymindchild Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University where she taught teachers for more than 30 years and was a founder of the University's Center for Peaceable Schools. Nancy has written and spoken extensively about the impact of media on children's lives and social development, and how children learn the skills for positive relationships. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development. Joan Almon co-founded the Alliance for Childhood in 1999 and is an advocate for healthy early education and enough play time for children. She was an early childhood educator for more than thirty years.
Public school teachers spent 1.6 billion dollars on classroom supplies last year. Today we talk about why teachers are personally paying for school supplies and what can be done to reduce this hidden teaching tax without harming kids. Follow: @terryheick @Teach_Preschool @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Terry Heick, Director of Curriculum at TeachThought & author of article, "8 Ways to Save Money on School Supplies" Blogger, Edutopia.org. Cynthia Henton has been a teacher with Seattle Schools for more than 20 years. From classroom teacher to Math Coach, she has been on a quest to save money for herself and her fellow colleagues.Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.
Students who don't develop the ability to manage conflict can fall prey to a panoply of problems in later life. In this segment our guests share strategies for empowering children with critical conflict resolution skills. Follow: @Teach_Preschool @KarenNemethEdM @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Karen Stephens served as Director of Illinois State University Child Care Center. Today she writes and delivers staff development training. Sandy Heidemann is the Numbers Work! classroom coordinator and has been in the field of early childhood education for over 35 years. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education. Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. is an dvocate for high quality early learning for dual language learners. She is co-host of the weekly #ELLChat on Twitter.
Many teachers see transitions between classes, or from one activity to another, as a potentially chaotic time where all sorts of things can go wrong. Our guests today offer decades of their collective experience on how to make transitions more smooth and less stressful. Follow: @teachpreschool @flourishingkids @vincent_Kristen@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Michaelene Ostrosky is Head of the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois. Kristen Vincent is co-author of the NEFC book Closing Circles: 50 Activities for Ending the Day in a Positive Way. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher San Francisco Bay, and a clinical psychologist."
Creating a warm, welcoming, trusting sense of community in your classroom at the beginning of the year is crucial to learning. Listen as our guests share tips for quickly unifying your class and fostering a collaborative learning climate. Follow: @Teach_Preschool, @flourishingkids @bamradionetwork Sarah Brown Wessling, National Teacher of the Year, teaches high school English at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa. Ellen Booth Church is an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher and a clinical psychologist; Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in early childhood education as a teacher, director, and consultant for professional development.
Our guests say that having a classroom management plan and setting the right expectations for students on the first day is critical. What's the best way to achieve this? Tune in now and find out... Follow: @NancyFlanagan @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Harry Wong is co-author of The First Days of School. The book has sold 3.8 million copies and has been translated into five foreign languages. Nick Romagnolo taught Math before co-founding Aspire - East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
When the subject turns to classroom management, using carrots and sticks has been the prevailing strategy for getting compliance. But research and an emerging cadre of voices are asserting that engagement trumps compliance. So is there a place in the enlightened teacher's classroom for rewards and punishments? Follow: Follow: @danielpink@@Teach_Preschool @stumpteacher@LarryFerlazzo @bamradionetwork.com Dan Pink is the author of 5 best-selling books about business, work, and management, including Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
When the subject turns to classroom management, using carrots and sticks has been the prevailing strategy for getting compliance. But research and an emerging cadre of voices are asserting that engagement trumps compliance. So is there a place in the enlightened teacher's classroom for rewards and punishments? Follow: Follow: @danielpink@@Teach_Preschool @stumpteacher@LarryFerlazzo @bamradionetwork.com Dan Pink is the author of 5 best-selling books about business, work, and management, including Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
In the wake of the Newtown tragedy school teachers and administrators are showing heightened concerns about violence of all sorts. But is imaginary gun play among young kids really a threat? Some schools are responding by with new zero tolerance policies on violent play. Should toy guns and gun play be banned in schools?. Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of education at Lesley University and a co-founder of Lesley's masters degree program in conflict resolution and peaceable schools, as well as co-author, The War Play Dilemma. Jane Katch is a teacher who has explored children's violent fantasies and aggressive behavior. She is the author of Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week and is the author of Dignity for All. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
Is playing cops and robbers dead? In the wake of the Newtown tragedy school teachers and administrators are showing heightened concerns about violence of all sorts. But is imaginary gun play among young kids really a threat? Some schools are responding with new zero tolerance policies on violent play. Should toy guns and gun play be banned in schools? Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of education at Lesley University and co-author, The War Play Dilemma. Jane Katch is the author of Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden. Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden. Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
Children and classrooms gone wild. It's an early childhood teacher's nightmare. Most agree that it's superior to have children with good self-control, versus having to consistently and persistently manage a child's behavior. In this segment our guests offer proven strategies to help you create the best kind of control in your classroom -- self-control. Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and author of more than 40 books and reports. Author Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Rochester, joined Nature Neuroscience, a leading scientific journal in the field of brain research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
Why do young children who don't bite at home come to preschool or day care and suddenly mimic carnivores? Our guest explain why young children bite, how to talk to parents about the problem and how to minimize the occurrences. Susan Campbell was a Principal Investigator on the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development and author of Behavior Problems in Preschool Children: Clinical and Developmental Issues. Gretchen Kinnell is the author of No Biting:Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
There are a number of approaches to assessing a child's progress in early childhood settings. Some are formal and rely on a standardized approach. others are more individualized and rely primarily on observation. Our guests in this segment weigh in on the best ways to assess young children. Margo Dichtelmiller is a professor of Teacher Education. She is a developer of the Work Sampling System, an assessment system for young children and author of The Power of Assessment. Barbara Ann Nilsen, Ed.D is professor emerita, Chair of Teacher Education/Early Childhood from Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY and author, Week by Week: Plans for Documenting Children's Development. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses..
Children and classrooms gone wild. It's an early childhood teacher's nightmare. Most agree that it's superior to have children with good self-control, versus having to consistently and persistently manage a child's behavior. In this segment our guests offer proven strategies to help you create the best kind of control in your classroom -- self-control. Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and author of more than 40 books and reports. Author Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Rochester, joined Nature Neuroscience, a leading scientific journal in the field of brain research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
Classroom setup and structure are critical elements in teaching and controlling behavior and student interactions. What do you need to know? What are the best practices? How might rearranging your classroom help you? Dr. Rebecca Gail Isbell has been working in early childhood education for over 25 years. She is co-author Early Learning Environments That Work. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
Why do young children who don't bite at home come to preschool or day care and suddenly mimic carnivores? Our guest explain why young children bite, how to talk to parents about the problem and how to minimize the occurrences. Susan Campbell was a Principal Investigator on the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development and author of Behavior Problems in Preschool Children: Clinical and Developmental Issues. Gretchen Kinnell is the author of No Biting:Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.