Originally Posted by Catherder:
Are these the new recommended "Approved" techniques??
I ask because our Regs now only tell us what we CAN'T do but offer no things we CAN do... I am told to "just stick to redirection and you should be fine" 
Nothing like a concrete answer, right?
I will be eagerly awaiting a review of the book and whether or not the new techniques actually work for you.
FTR, I am not being sarcastic, argumentative, or leading... Pinky Swear!!
I LOVE learning new techniques from people who ACTUALLY do this job everyday. Not theorists or trainers... YKWIM??
I read the books, too...don't get me wrong. It just is not as relevant as actual experiences, IMHO.
I agree with you 100%, but I bought it in hopes that it can teach me ways of dealing with my own little guy as well as hoping for a better understanding of children.
I'll give you some feed back when I make it past page 8...lol
BTW I never think y ou are being sarcastic or argumentative...
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