Helping Young Children Cope with Difficult Times

At some point in our lives we all encounter difficult times when circumstances present new challenges and demands. This book builds on the principles and good practice described in the EYLF and provides educators with practical ideas to help very young children cope with tough times in their lives. It provides useful advice on helping babies and children cope with everyday feelings such as anger, low self-esteem or insecurity as well as more specific anxieties.

Ages: 1-6 years

Helping Young Children Cope with Difficult Times

About the Authors

Sally Featherstone

Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, consultant, trainer, and author in the field of early childhood education. In 1993, she and Phill Featherstone founded Featherstone Education, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

Clare Beswick

Trained as an early childhood teacher, Clare Beswick specializes in working with babies and very young children with special needs and their families. She writes for many early childhood publications, and has written several books for parents and for children.
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Anne Vize

Anne Vize specialises in writing for children and young people who learn in different and unique ways. She is a special educator and writer from Melbourne and works to develop print and digital resources for children, their teachers and supporters. She works in the vocational sector developing learning resources for training providers and creates freelance content to support the new vocational major curriculum in Victoria. Anne is fortunate to be able to divide her time between writing and exploring the wonders of sailing and windsurfing on the stunning Port Phillip Bay.