Nurturing Toddlers: Developing the Potential of Every Child

During their toddler years, children undergo significant physical and cognitive growth. Nurturing Toddlers provides insights into how a child's mind and body develop, emphasizing the impact of practitioners' and parents' choices on their experiences. The book follows a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework, covering communication, movement, emotions, praise, self-esteem, reading, and intrinsic motivation. It aims to nurture toddlers' happiness, well-being, and sense of security during this transformative period.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

During their toddler years, children experience remarkable physical growth and cognitive development. Nurturing Toddlers delves into the intricate knowledge behind how a child's mind and body evolve during this crucial stage, supported by the latest research in child development, psychology, health, and well-being. It unveils how the choices practitioners and parents make every day can profoundly impact children's experiences and the practices that can be implemented immediately to foster their ongoing development and provide them with the best chances for future success.

The book adopts a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework, tailored for toddlers who are gaining greater mobility and autonomy. It helps us understand children's evolving capabilities by observing their engagement in core behaviors and leveraging these to unlock their full potential. Chapters cover various aspects, including:

- Connecting with toddlers and the significance of communication, movement, and play
- Big emotions and the behaviors they can trigger
- The secret to effective praise and encouragement
- Nurturing self-esteem
- Establishing foundations for a love of reading
- Supporting toddlers as they begin to do things for themselves
- Nurturing intrinsic motivations, self-esteem, and prioritizing positive reinforcement

Part of the Nurturing Childhoods series, this exciting book offers practitioners and parents the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture toddlers' happiness, well-being, and sense of security as they navigate this rapid period of transformation.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032354767