Publication date on item is 2009. Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references (p. 563-594) and index.

Making a difference in children's lives -- Initiating social relationships in infancy -- Building positive relationships through nonverbal communication -- Promoting children's developing sense of self through verbal communication -- Supporting children's emotional development -- Supporting children in stressful situations -- Enhancing play -- Supporting children's peer relationships and friendships -- Influencing children's social development by structuring the physical environment -- Fostering self-discipline in children: communicating expectations and rules -- Fostering self-discipline in children: implementing solutions and consequences -- Handling children's aggressive behavior -- Promoting prosocial behavior -- Supporting children's development: sexuality, ethnicity, and exceptional needs -- Making ethical judgements and decisions -- Appendices.