Parenting

New childcare text that positions diversity and equality as an integral part of early childhood care and education for students, trainers and practitioners in Ireland. New childcare text that positions diversity and equality as an integral part of early childhood care and education for students, trainers and practitioners in Ireland.

A new textbook written for NFQ Level 5 Early Care and Education Practice (5N1770), introducing the legal and regulatory context required for ECCE practitioners to work effectively with children, their families and their colleagues in early childhood care and education settings in Ireland.

Comprehensive and practical textbook presenting an overview of early childhood curriculum, exploring a range of early childhood theorists, their pedagogical principles and how these complement and reinforce the underlying philosophies and themes of Aistear and Siolta.

Introducing theories and concepts of Early Childhood Education & Care, showing the knowledge, values and skills needed for ECEC in Ireland.

An introduction to early childhood education, detailing the various approaches to curriculum, theories of play, and the principles and philosophy of Aistear and Siolta in providing for the holistic development of the child.

Unique book integrating the theory and principles of the curriculum framework Aistear, together with the quality standards of Siolta, to provide a context for everyday practice in early years settings.

Completely revised and updated edition of this well-established textbook, which details all recent changes in Government policy and legislation within the area of childcare.

This book lists and glosses more than 200 of the most popular Irish names for boys and girls.

Good nutrition in infancy and early childhood lays the foundations for a healthy life. This common-sense guide - now in its fourth edition - provides reliable, practical and unbiased advice on everything from the basics of nutrition to shopping wisely, from dealing with food refusal to allergies and obesity.

For parents who are interested in talking to children in ways that promote their psychological wellbeing. Also focuses on some key areas that may be difficult for children to talk about, such as parental separation, death, bullying and sexual abuse.

There are many books on How to be a Mother. But do they ever tell us how it really is? Thankfully, Emily Hourican is about to, via a series of hilarious reminiscences and profound observations.