Big Conversations with Little Children: Addressing Questions, Worries, and Fears (Free Spirit Professional®)

Are you prepared to address the tough questions and sensitive concerns that young children might ask? As an early childhood educator, you know that working with little ones means always being ready for the unexpected. That's where Big Conversations with Little Children: Addressing Questions, Worries, and Fears comes in. This book, developed by Free Spirit Professional®, provides invaluable guidance on how to have difficult conversations with children and their families.

Based on real questions from children, Big Conversations with Little Children offers practical and accessible guidelines for addressing a variety of topics, including family issues like unemployment, divorce, and incarceration; illness and death, such as the loss of an unborn child or the death of a pet; social issues like racism, family structures, and gender fluidity; and upheaval and violence, such as natural disasters, terror events, and school shootings.

Fully rooted in developmentally appropriate practice, this book helps you support young children while preserving their dignity and innocence. It also respects the preferred approaches of each family. With the expert knowledge and insight of Dr. Lauren Starnes, a renowned early childhood education expert, you'll be empowered to answer those tough questions, respond to worries and concerns, and engage in ongoing dialogue.

But that's not all. When you purchase Big Conversations with Little Children, you'll also get access to valuable digital content. This includes family take-home information sheets for each topic, so you can involve parents and extend the learning beyond the classroom.

Don't wait any longer to be prepared for those unexpected conversations. Get your copy of Big Conversations with Little Children today and make a lasting impact on the young minds and hearts you nurture. Click here to get your copy now!