Wellbeing from Birth

Rosemary Roberts

Wellbeing from Birth
Format
Paperback
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
21 January 2010
Pages
224
ISBN
9781848607217

Wellbeing from Birth

Rosemary Roberts

What do we mean by wellbeing, and what does it look like as it takes shape in early childhood? What can we do to support the wellbeing of children at home and in settings? This book provides some answers to these complex questions, in a straightforward, accessible way. Part 1: Iintroducing Wellbeing describes the ‘backdrop’ for a new model of wellbeing, outlining research and policy background, and underpinning early childhood themes. Part 2: The Theory Of Wellbeing defines wellbeing itself, describing the new model and the mechanism of wellbeing development called companionable learning. Part 3: Everday Wellbeing contains ideas and examples from homes and settings of ‘real-life’ wellbeing. Chapter 6: ‘All to play for’ is rich with ideas and examples of profoundly satisfying wellbeing play. Part 4: Investing In Wellbeing is about professional development. It covers observation, assessment and planning; the key person approach; ‘when things go wrong’; and integrating services across settings and communities. The book ends with the importance of collective wellbeing, arguing that all young children need experiences of individual and collective wellbeing, in their families and their communities. Essential reading for anyone studying early childhood, and for managers and practitioners working with young children and their families, this book is an inspirational guide to developing a framework for wellbeing from birth.

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