What are some of the most challenging situations early care and education administrators and educators must deal with on a regular basis? A few years ago, Exchange surveyed readers and learned about the most universally difficult issues. The Exchange Essentials article collection, Navigating Tough Situations, was put together to offer some help. Containing a wealth of informative articles, all in one collection, it address challenges ranging from effective ways to deal with biting, to handling difficult moments with demanding families, to what to do when a child discloses abuse.

The reader survey highlighted how wide-ranging challenging issues can be in the early care and education arena. In addition to always thorny problems like biting, administrators reported struggling with diverse questions such as how best to deal with bullying, and whether staff dress codes are  appropriate. Articles by authors like Meg Thomas (who offers help with bullying) and Heather Bernt-Santy (who addresses restrictive workplace dress codes) provide a comprehensive collection of carefully chosen articles from leaders in the field. We hope they offer some helpful support.