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Pahigiannis, Katherine; Glos, Margaret – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
Self-regulation facilitates healthy development and positive adaptation across the life course, and deficits are linked to negative health outcomes. Self-regulation development is thus an important target for universal prevention interventions in early childhood. A well-established research base addresses the significance of caregiver…
Descriptors: Peer Influence, Self Management, Young Children, Self Control
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Smolucha, Larry; Smolucha, Francine – Early Child Development and Care, 2021
According to Lev S. Vygotsky (1896-1934), the highest levels of abstract thinking and self-regulation in preschool development are established in "pretend play using object substitutions." An extensive research literature supports Vygotsky's empirical model of the internalization of self-guiding speech (social speech > private speech…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Early Childhood Education, Abstract Reasoning, Self Control
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Bishop, J. K. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Describes a therapy session with a father and son which began with a game of war and ended with a tea party. Discusses the session in terms of a transformation of angry behavior to responsible and sharing behavior. (RJC)
Descriptors: Anger, Case Studies, Parent Child Relationship, Play Therapy
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Johnson, Colleen – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Suggests ways in which drama can be used to: explore issues that often give rise to aggression or violence; give space to articulate and respond to emotions; model and practice non-violent response to aggression; consider the consequences of one's actions; empower children to stand up to bullying; and channel energy into performance. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Aggression, Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Drama