In this accessible and thought-provoking text, the author examines the behaviour of babies and young children in a developmental context, and takes into account
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre
Understanding Behaviour in the Early Years provides information, practical suggestions and ideas that enable practitioners to take a positive approach to young
Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the fo
A thorough exploration of children's behaviour from a child-centred point of view, showing how children learn to be with others, and strategies practitioners ca