How to approach Challenging Behavior in Young Children
The video, Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children, from CECE Early Childhood videos at Eastern Connecticut State University, discusses why young children may display challenging behaviors and how to approach challenging behaviors constructively.
It highlights that behaviors like aggression, tantrums, or defiance are often a child’s way of expressing unmet needs, frustrations, or emotions they can’t yet verbalize. The video suggests that caregivers observe the context and triggers behind behaviors, promoting positive strategies like setting clear boundaries, modeling desired behaviors, and reinforcing positive actions. By understanding the root causes, adults can support children in developing healthier ways to cope and communicate.
