Childcare

Written for students, educators and researchers engaged in supporting child development in early years contexts.

Babies and toddlers are citizens with rights. This book is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. . .

When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children? Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court. What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care? 

An essential guide for social care students, placement supervisors/educators and lecturers engaged in practice placement; from initial preparation through to engagement in learning from practice.

Applying theory to practice, this book draws on the latest reading, research and online resources on early childhood development and education. . .

 It introduces mindfulness and play-based training exercises and activities, as well as evidence-based mindfulness knowledge. 

The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), based at the Tavistock and Portman Trust in North London, was set up initially to provide - for the most part - talking therapies to young people who were questioning their gender identity. 

Research methods is a challenging topic for many students. When you are new to research you need a step-by-step guide which introduces the subject area in a clear and accessible way. This book does exactly that.

Parents, occupational therapists and educational professionals will find this workbook to be a rich source of fun ideas for improving sensory processing in autism, and easily adaptable for children with other special needs.

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Designed for professionals adding play therapy to their practices as well as for graduate students, the second edition of Child-Centered Play Therapy is comprehensive, engaging, and practical.

Wildly popular parenting expert Dr Becky Kennedy shares her groundbreaking approach to raising kids in a way that feels good. Over the past several years, Dr Becky Kennedy-known to her followers as 'Dr Becky'-has been sparking a parenting revolution.

Help your child navigate feelings of sadness and loss with 100 unique, activity-based approaches that help them manage their childhood grief in a healthy and constructive way. . .

A mindful and practical parenting roadmap for busy, time-poor parents. Based on a simple and effective formula, it will transform family life in just fifteen minutes of daily play, resulting in less tears and more laughter.

Parenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. 

How to Stop Managing Behaviour and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids. Brain-Body Parenting empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills, while also encouraging parental self-care.

From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, is widely regarded as the go-to reference for health, education and social care professionals, or anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children. SPECIALIST TITLE. NON RETURNABLE

From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination is a step-by-step `how to' guide to the developmental examination of pre-school children. (2nd Edition)

Clearly written in accessible language, this is an invaluable introduction to children’s rights, legislation, regulations and frameworks in Ireland, illustrating professional application within Early Learning and Care settings.

Comprehensive introduction to all key concepts and practices required for the care, well-being, safety and health of children aged 0–6 years in ELC settings in Ireland.