Understanding Children’s Development in the Early Years

_x000D_ 'This book provides a very accessible approach to building a better understanding of young children and their development and will be an interesting and useful read for both experienced early years practitioners and for students who are just beginning to build their practical experience.' - Early Years Update _x000D_ This highly practical and accessible 2nd edition is full of case studies and helpful advice on how to enhance our understanding of very young children. The author addresses key questions such as: _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ is it nature or nurture that makes children who they are?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ how can I develop the best possible skills to interact with children?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ what can I do to help a child make a friend?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ how can I build sound relationships with parents, especially at times of conflict? _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ is this child’s difficulty being met by the nursery, or do we need expert help?_x000D_ _x000D_