| Test Your Understanding (See related pages)
After reading the chapter, test your understanding. Are you able to discuss:- How communication skills can build positive relationships with children.
- What types of responses indicate "holistic listening."
- How warm, caring, communicative relationships contribute to healthy brain development.
- What to do when children discriminate against a playmate.
- How to give children real choices.
- How to validate feelings and perceptions.
- Why it's important to address awkward and uncomfortable situations.
- What mixed messages are and how to avoid them.
- How redirection is different from distraction.
- Why asking a child questions can be intrusive.
- How to keep anecdotal records.
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