Wellbeing from birth

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Title:

Wellbeing from birth

Author:

Roberts, Rosemary, 1936-

ISBN:

9781848607217

9781848607200

Personal Author:

Roberts, Rosemary, 1936-

Publication Information:

London : SAGE, 2010.

Physical Description:

xvii, 205 p. : ill. ; 245 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Introducing wellbeing. Early childhood matters ; Wellbeing themes -- The theory of wellbeing. The ABC of wellbeing ; Companionable learning -- Everyday wellbeing. Children's wellbeing ; All to play for -- Investing in wellbeing. Observation, assessment and planning ; Being key companions ; When things go wrong ; Wellbeing and integration.

Subject Term:

Well-being.

Children -- Social conditions.

Child welfare.

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Summary

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: INTRODUCING 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: EVERYDAY 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.