Focusing on the crucial first two years of life, this book explores how early experiences shape development. It combines essential research, theoretical insights, and practical experiences to enhance practitioners' understanding of this vital stage. By highlighting the significance of early care, it aims to inform and improve professional practices in supporting infants’ growth and well-being.
The Lived Experiences of New Mothers Attending Community Groups in Developing a Sense of Self and Belonging
Exploring the journey of new mothers, this book delves into how participation in community groups fosters personal growth and a sense of belonging during the challenges of parenthood. It highlights the emotional support and shared experiences that these groups provide, ultimately enhancing the mothers' identity and connection with others. Through personal stories and insights, the narrative emphasizes the transformative power of community in shaping the motherhood experience.
A Person-Centred Approach to Communities of Practice and Belonging in Formal Daycare
Exploring the lived experiences of practitioners, this book delves into the intricate dynamics of emotional and ethical care within a daycare nursery setting. It highlights the challenges and insights gained through personal narratives, emphasizing the importance of understanding these complexities to enhance caregiving practices. The focus on real-world experiences offers valuable perspectives on fostering a nurturing environment for children while addressing the moral dilemmas faced by caregivers.
A Therapeutic Guide for Students
Focusing on the principles of person-centred counselling established by Carl Rogers, this book offers insights for students and practitioners in early childhood education. It emphasizes innovative methods to enhance emotional awareness, regulation, and overall wellbeing among young children, advocating for a supportive and empathetic educational environment.
In this innovative book, Amanda Norman looks at D. W. Winncott’s theory of Transitional Objects in early years practice, the ‘good enough’ parent, and the relationship between the young child and primary carer in relation to the value of Transitional Objects.
Using a Person-Centred Approach in Early Years Practice reflects on the principles of person-centred counselling, developed by Carl Rogers. It guides students and practitioners to use this approach within the sphere of early childhood education, providing radical new ways of promoting emotions, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
"In understanding infant care, personal and professional, within and beyond the home, this book invites readers to explore how past events, approaches, traditions, and stories have shaped modern day practice. It introduces topics about family life, professional roles, and settings relevant to early years educators caring for infants. It contributes to the Early Education and Care (ECEC) dialogue, but with an emphasis on the Care. The chapters introduce a historical lens to topics including, pregnancy, parental relationships, the professional's role, and services available to infants. Theory and conceptual understanding from key thinkers including Rousseau, Locke, Bowlby, Vygotsky and Trevarthen are then used to contextualise the topics to contemporary practice. Each chapter includes extended reflective thinking, case studies, reflection in action and further reading to prompt additional engagement with the content."--