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This accessible book focuses on the emotional needs, experiences and development of young children, exploring the role of the practitioner in ensuring that each and every child feels loved, supported and safe; able to develop secure attachments and flourish in the first five years and beyond.

Drawing upon neuro-scientific research and referencing key theories relating to attachment, and health and wellbeing, the book examines the responsibilities of the early years practitioner in supporting children to reach their full potential. The response of the adult to the emotional needs of individual children is analysed in detail, and the impacts of various experiences, cultures and contexts on a child's emotional wellbeing are considered. With topics including safeguarding, communication, the physical environment, neurological development and Attachment Theory, readers will:

  • learn how to respond appropriately to individual children

  • ext

    Table of Contents

    About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Development of the Brain in relation to the emotional needs of very young children. Chapter 2: Attachment Theory Chapter 3 Key Persons: Adults’ responses to children Chapter 4: Working with Parents Chapter 5: The Effects of Different Cultures experienced by very young children Chapter 6: Conclusion Bibliography Index

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/8/2018 12:06:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138228856, 978-1138228856
      ISBN10: 1138228850
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This accessible book focuses on the emotional needs, experiences and development of young children, exploring the role of the practitioner in ensuring that each and every child feels loved, supported and safe; able to develop secure attachments and flourish in the first five years and beyond.

      Drawing upon neuro-scientific research and referencing key theories relating to attachment, and health and wellbeing, the book examines the responsibilities of the early years practitioner in supporting children to reach their full potential. The response of the adult to the emotional needs of individual children is analysed in detail, and the impacts of various experiences, cultures and contexts on a child's emotional wellbeing are considered. With topics including safeguarding, communication, the physical environment, neurological development and Attachment Theory, readers will:

      • learn how to respond appropriately to individual children

      • ext

        Table of Contents

        About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Development of the Brain in relation to the emotional needs of very young children. Chapter 2: Attachment Theory Chapter 3 Key Persons: Adults’ responses to children Chapter 4: Working with Parents Chapter 5: The Effects of Different Cultures experienced by very young children Chapter 6: Conclusion Bibliography Index

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