From the author of "No Biting" comes a comprehensive potty-training guide for child care teachers. "Good Going " addresses the issues involved when young children are potty trained in a group setting, such as in the classroom, "as well as" in the home. Eight chapters offer a healthy perspective for developing consistent policies and successful practices for potty training, as well as guidelines for developing productive partnerships with parents--including sample parent communication tools and detailed resource lists.

Gretchen Kinnell is the director of education and training at the Child Care Council in Syracuse, NY. She is also an adjunct instructor at Onondaga Community College and a regular contributor to" Syracuse Newspaper"'s "Partners in Parenting" column.

Biting is an issue that is more than skin-deep; it is a concern that has developmental, emotional, or environmental origins. An "unfortunately not unexpected" occurrence that happens among toddlerkind, biting is more than a physical act; it is a serious, complicated issue that brings much frustration to the biter, the bitee, parents, and early childhood professionals alike. This updated edition of No Biting takes an indepth look at the developmental, emotional, and practical perspectives of biting. You will find technique-building advice for approaching biting in ways that work effectively for toddlers, parents, and teachers alike. Also included is information on how to develop biting policies, how to work with parents and staff, and recommended articles for parents to learn more about the issue.