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Promoting Young Children's Emotional Health and Wellbeing

A Practical Guide for Professionals and Parents
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Positive emotional health in a child's earliest years can be a critical factor in their future development. Offering practical suggestions for games, activities and exercises designed to promote emotional wellbeing in young children, this essential guide showcases a wide range of approaches such as mindfulness and meditation, Forest School and Reggio Emilia to provide a hands-on reference for teachers and parents.
 
Drawing on over 25 years' experience as an early years professional, the author explores topics including playfulness, stillness, sensory play, creativity and staff wellbeing. Each topic references current best practices and international examples, and also includes a comprehensive list of further resources and activities. Providing an informative introduction to both theory and practice, this book demonstrates easy-to-implement ideas for any professional or parent engaging with young children.
Introduction.
1. Playfulness and Outdoor Play
2. Un-rushing and Stillness.
3. Emotional Vocabulary.
4. Sensory Play.
5. Creativity.
6. Exploring and Co-Adventuring Together.
7. Adult Well-being. Conclusion.
With increasing awareness of mental health issues, the importance of identifying needs and providing support are increasingly crucial. The author has a vast range of experience in working with early years children, and shares her best practice and knowledge.
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