Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three: An Essential Guide for Students and Practitioners

The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three is a comprehensive guide for students and practitioners that focuses on the holistic nature of young children's development, emphasizing play, the emotional and physical environment, and maximizing learning opportunities. It covers key topics such as personal, physical, social, and emotional development, cooperation with parents, SEN, and enabling environments, and is supported by a companion website with videos, articles, and an interactive flashcard glossary.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three is a comprehensive guide that equips students and practitioners with the essential knowledge and understanding to meet the complex needs of babies and toddlers. With a focus on the holistic nature of young children's development, the book emphasizes the role of play, emotional environment, and physical surroundings in maximizing learning opportunities. It covers a wide range of topics, including personal, physical, social, and emotional development, cooperation with parents, special education needs, and enabling environments.

The book is designed to facilitate reflection and development of practice, featuring case studies, reflective questions, review your practice boxes, further reading and research suggestions, and a companion website with relevant videos and articles. The interactive flashcard glossary further enhances the learning experience.

By providing a comprehensive and practical approach, The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three helps ensure that children receive the best possible start in their critical first three years, fostering their overall growth and well-being.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 246 x 191 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138211056