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Thierry, Karen L.; Bryant, Heather L.; Nobles, Sandra Speegle; Norris, Karen S. – Early Education and Development, 2016
Research Findings: Students experienced a mindfulness program designed to enhance their self-regulation in prekindergarten and kindergarten. At the end of the 1st year of the program, these students showed improvements in teacher-reported executive function skills, specifically related to working memory and planning and organizing, whereas…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Self Control, Kindergarten, Preschool Children
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Bryant, Donna; Vizzard, Lila Herndon; Willoughby, Michael; Kupersmidt, Janis – Early Education and Development, 1999
Reviews the research on the efficacy of prevention and intervention programs for aggressive behavior among preschoolers who are otherwise typically developing. Summarizes some key characteristics of 17 studies: (1) model/treatment focus; (2) target sample; (3) design; (4) reliability; (5) treatment description; (6) duration and follow-up; and (7)…
Descriptors: Aggression, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention
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Yoshikawa, Hirokazu; Zigler, Edward – Early Education and Development, 2000
Explores why mental health has been a contested issue in Head Start and describes recent efforts to bring mental health closer to the center of the program agenda. Describes areas of challenge and innovation that might further the program goal of improving the well-being of parents and children in poverty. Concludes with recommendations for…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education