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Nurturing Babies explores the key processes behind how a child's mind and body develops in their first year, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being.
List of contents
Section 1 Introduction
1. Good practices from the start
2. Connecting with Babies: Communication, Movement and Play
3. Striking the right balance
4. Time for rest
5. Understanding Babies' Responses
6. Nurturing Babies' Developing Behaviours
7. Helping children feel competent, confident and worthy
8. Empowering resilient children
9. Supporting Children's Learning
10. Nurturing Lifelong Learning with babies
Section 2 Introduction - The Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework
11. Nurturing Babies to do things for themselves
12. Nurturing Babies to do new things
13. Nurturing Babies to be brave
14. Nurturing Babies to have good ideas
15. Nurturing Babies to have a go
16. Nurturing Babies to have fun
17. Nurturing Babies to think
About the author
Kathryn Peckham is a childhood consultant, researcher, author and founder of Nurturing Childhoods. She is an active member of global Early Childhood networks, conducting research for governments and international organisations, writing curricula and contributing to industry-leading publications and guidance such as Birth to 5 Matters.
Summary
Nurturing Babies explores the key processes behind how a child’s mind and body develops in their first year, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being.
