Understanding the Emotional Needs of Children in the Early Years

This accessible book focuses on the emotional needs, experiences and development of young children, exploring the role of the practitioner in ensuring that each and every child feels loved, supported and safe; able to develop secure attachments and flourish in the first five years and beyond.

Tricia Johnson is former Senior Lecturer and subject specialist for the FdA Early Years and BA Practice Development (Early Years) at Buckinghamshire New University, UK.

About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Development of the Brain in relation to the emotional needs of very young children. Chapter 2: Attachment Theory Chapter 3 Key Persons: Adults' responses to children Chapter 4: Working with Parents Chapter 5: The Effects of Different Cultures experienced by very young children Chapter 6: Conclusion Bibliography Index