Childhood Understood : Keys to behaviour and big feelings in the early years

Childhood Understood is your must-have guidebook for supporting children in learning about emotions, regulation and self-control.

Teachers and parents are often encouraged to manage behaviour and demand compliance with rules. Keys to Behaviour in the Early Years brings a fresh and inspiring perspective to conversations around behaviour, focusing on creating environments and relationships based on curiosity and connection. Compassionate, neuro-affirming, inclusive and meaningful, this book is filled with relatable information and practical strategies that will create a space where children can thrive and their individual needs are met.

Behaviour consultant and trainer Sarah Emerson explores a variety of topics, including making sense of complex behaviours, emotionally safe connection, supporting specific challenges and being a child''s safe person. Discover how children''s nervous systems experience safety, why some children struggle more than others, and why ''calm'' isn''t always the aim.