Here are some links to get you more confident in situations you might encounter while working with children:
Helping teach kids how to deal with conflict
Tips for getting children to listen to you
How to work with emotionally unpredictable students
Calming agitated students
Tips on what to do when a child is crying for attention:
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Helping teach kids how to deal with conflict
Tips for getting children to listen to you
How to work with emotionally unpredictable students
Calming agitated students
Tips on what to do when a child is crying for attention:
- Don't just tell them to stop crying
- Sympathize with them, "I'm sorry you feel______"
- Don't allow them to partake in activities until they calm down
- Tell the other children/students to ignore the crying
More about child psychology