This practical book explores the factors that influence children’s behaviour in their early years. Full of insights and strategies for supporting children when their behaviour gets in the way of learning and wellbeing, it shows how practitioners can help children to feel secure, to explore and learn and to behave socially and appropriately towards others. There is also guidance on how to plan positive and child-centred interactions when behaviour becomes inappropriate or ‘different’ in some way. Including case studies and thinking points in each chapter, this valuable text will help practitioners to support each other and develop their own confidence when working with challenging behaviours.