New emotional health and wellbeing for children book released by local author.

New emotional health and wellbeing for children book released by local author.

Positive emotional health in a child’s earliest years can be a critical factor in their future development. Offering practical suggestions for games, activities and exercises designed to promote emotional wellbeing in young children, this essential guide showcases a wide range of approaches such as mindfulness and meditation, Forest School and Reggio Emilia to provide a hands-on reference for teachers and parents.

Drawing on over 25 years’ experience as an early years professional, the author, Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, explores topics including playfulness, stillness, sensory play, creativity and staff wellbeing. Each topic references current best practices and international examples, and also includes a comprehensive list of further resources and activities. Providing an informative introduction to both theory and practice, this book demonstrates easy-to-implement ideas for any professional or parent engaging with young children.

The book is a n easy-to-use guide for Early Years practitioners, from childminders to reception class teachers and offers practical suggestions and activity ideas for enhancing young children’s wellbeing in a number of areas including playfulness, stillness, sensory play and creativity.

 

Reviews of the book

‘This is a rich resource full of creative ideas, accessible references and thoughtful questions to move all of our practice forward to develop positive mental health and wellbeing for young children. Firmly based on experience, it is full of interventions that really work. I know – I’ve tried them!’ – Ruth Fergusson, Senior Educational Psychologist, Brighter Futures CIC

‘In a world of constant change, progress, new ideas and the ever changing world of education, sometimes we lose sight of the axioms around what young children need to thrive. Through her writings, Sonia clearly states the core elements that make up environments where we can successfully support emotional health and wellbeing. Every early years practitioner should have a dog-eared copy of this book, reminding them of the essential basics that we all need in the promotion of healthy and happy children.’ – Fred Lacey, play therapist and nurture specialist

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