Dowling, Marion,

Young children's personal, social and emotional development / Marion Dowling. - 4th edition. - xiv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The seeds of confidence and competence -- 2. Confidence and competence for learning -- 3. Living with others -- 4. Learning with others -- 5. Becoming independent -- 6. Independent thinkers -- 7. Emotional well-being --8. Influences on young children's well-being -- 9. Dispositions for learning -- 10. Nurturing dispositions to learn -- 11. Young children's behaviour -- 12. Achieving self-regulated behaviour -- 13. Young childrren's spirituality -- 14. Living in the wider world -- 15. Working with families -- 16. Vulnerable children and fragile families.

This fourth edition has been full updated to include: expanded coverage of key topics including independent thinking, living and learning with others, and dispositions for learning; a new chapter on "Vulnerable children and fragile families". with sections on identifying risk, talking to families, and safeguarding and protection; guidance for working with parents in every chapter; updated links to the EYFS and a focus on two year olds. This is essential reading for all Early Years students and practitioners, and anyone working with or caring for young children.

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Child development.
Child psychology.
Early childhood education.

LB1131 / .D594 2014

372.0111