The Neuroscience of the Developing Child: Self-Regulation for Wellbeing and a Sustainable Future

The Neuroscience of the Developing Child informs Early Years (EY) students, practitioners and parents about the  fundamental importance of self-regulation (SR) as a critical skill for  young children to develop if they are to go on to lead happy and  fulfilled lives. Packed with accessible information concerning the  neuroscience of early brain development alongside real-life case  studies, this book clearly demonstrates how to put SR theory into action  across educational and home settings. 

Dr Conkbayir  draws upon a wide range of resources to show readers how they can  nurture SR through their daily interactions with children and the  environment and experiences they offer them. Comprehensive and engaging  chapters cover topics such as:

• Examining what exactly SR is (and what it is not)
• Co-regulation’s critical role in enabling SR to occur
• Exploring the developing brain
• The importance of sensory integration as part of SR
• Using relational approaches to nurture behaviour in the classroom and at home
• The wider global role of SR in creating a sustainable future.

With  real-life case studies and reflective questions in every chapter, this  book is essential reading for students and practitioners within the EY  sector, as well as anyone beyond the sector wanting to develop their  understanding of SR and how to apply it for themselves and others.