On Being and Well-Being in Infant/Toddler Care and Education: Life Stories From Baby Rooms

This book is a valuable professional development resource for pre- and in-service birth–age 3 professionals, featuring real-life stories and reflections on the well-being of adults and children in infant/toddler care and education settings. It encourages empathy and respect for those who work in ECCE and examines the critical role of all adults in society in the lives of our youngest citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

This book is an excellent professional development resource for pre- and in-service birth-age 3 professionals, offering real-life stories and reflections to enhance their understanding of early childhood care and education (ECCE). The author, who spent extended periods of time in four different baby rooms as a researcher, shares her lived experiences and frames each story around elements of well-being, inviting readers to consider the impact of environmental and relational factors on the physical, psychological, and emotional health of the children and adults involved. Through empathy and respect, the author aims to elevate, celebrate, and honor those who dedicate their days to infant/toddler care and education, while examining the critical role all adults play in the lives of our youngest citizens. The book features prompts and questions after each story, encouraging personal reflection and discussion with colleagues. It provides a friendly yet scholarly look at the spaces, conditions, and quality of birth-to-age-3 settings, which is an area of rapid growth in early childhood care and education (ECCE). The focus on the well-being of the adults and children featured in the book offers a holistic perspective on their needs, motivations, and experiences. Additionally, the book emphasizes a here-and-now perspective, in contrast to books that tend to focus primarily on preparing children for future outcomes and accomplishments. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone working in or interested in ECCE, providing insights into the importance of creating nurturing and supportive environments for young children and the role of adults in shaping their development.

Weight: 287g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807766750