Health and Well-being in Early Childhood

Health and Well-being in Early Childhood
ISBN-10
1473947707
ISBN-13
9781473947702
Category
Education
Pages
203
Language
English
Published
2015-11-18
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Louise Gilbert, Janet Rose, Val Richards

Description

The health and well-being of children is integral to learning and development but what does it actually mean in practice? This textbook draws on contemporary research on the brain and mind to provide an up-to-date overview of the central aspects of young children’s health and well-being – a key component of the revised EYFS curriculum. Critically engaging with a range of current debates, coverage includes early influences, such as relationships, attachment (attachment theory) and nutrition the role of the brain in health and well-being the enabling environment other issues affecting child development To support students with further reading, reflective and critical thinking it employs: case studies pointers for practice mindful moments discussion questions references to extra readings web links This current, critical and comprehensive course text will provide a solid foundation for students and practitioners on a wide range of early childhood courses, and empower them to support and nurture young children’s health and well-being.

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