The Spring 2011 edition (vol. 13, no. 1) of the free online journal Early Childhood Research & Practice (which features articles related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to approximately age eight) includes a special section on social-emotional issues in early childhood settings. ECRP is published by the Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting (CEEP) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In addition to an introduction to the special section on social-emotional issues in early childhood settings, the section also includes the following articles:
- Children’s Friendship Development: A Comparative Study,
- Relationship Building: Infants, Toddlers, and 2-Year-Olds, and
- “You Be the Bad Guy”: A New Role for Teachers in Supporting Children’s Dramatic Play.