Nurturing Babies

<p><i>Nurturing Babies</i> explores the key processes behind how a child’s mind and body develop in their first year, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being. It shows how the choices practitioners and parents make every day can have a deep impact on children’s experiences and the practices that can be embedded straight away to support their ongoing development and give them the best opportunities for future success.</p><p>The book follows a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework, learning to understand children''s evolving capabilities through their engagement in core behaviours and using these to unlock their full potential. Chapters cover:</p><ul><li>The importance of sleep and daily routines</li><li>Playing and communicating with babies</li><li>Physical activity and healthy eating</li><li>Early brain development</li><li>Understanding babies’ emotions and behaviours</li><li>The importance of emotional security on a child’s well-being</li><li>Supporting infants to explore and do new things</li></ul><p>Part of the <i>Nurturing Childhoods</i> series, this exciting book provides practitioners and parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture the very youngest children, building their self-esteem, happiness and well-being as they become enthusiastic lifelong learners.</p>