Understand children's needs and behaviour and what it means to use a positive guidance approach in supporting children's social and emotional development. Explore environmental and developmental factors that influence behaviour. Positive guidance strategies that enhance the child's self-esteem and support emotional intelligence, co-regulation, and self-regulation are examined. Developmentally appropriate self-management techniques, and conflict resolution strategies used to create an environment of respect, cooperation, and social competence in early childhood settings are examined.