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Use Of Yoga To Alleviate Stress In Toddler Group Care Programs, Caitlin J. Jalalat
Use Of Yoga To Alleviate Stress In Toddler Group Care Programs, Caitlin J. Jalalat
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Abstract
Each year children enter into group childcare settings. This is both a necessity for working parents and can be a great introduction to their first group education program. Along with the positive aspects of group care come some negatives. Toddlers show signs of stress such as crying at drop off that can last from a moment to many hours during the day. Toddlers can be very social but must learn how to navigate these social interactions by sharing, taking turns, waiting for materials to become available, and receiving less individual attention from a single caregiver. In this Action Research …