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Research shows that optimism improves emotional wellbeing, fosters better relationships and provides protection against adverse events. It also shows that both adults and children can learn optimistic behavior.
Optimistic parents and carers: Pathways to confidence and well being explores ways to encourage a sense of hope and optimism in children from the early years.
Author Helen Sara examines how educators, carers and parents influence the development of optimism in children from infancy. She offers practical advice on:
- understanding and recognising optimism
- thinking more positively and developing an optimistic outlook
- supporting optimism in young children
Optimistic carers and children: Pathways to confidence and well being will help you understand the importance of the early years in building the foundations of a sense of optimism, and will show you how early childhood settings and their staff have an essential role to play in developing optimism in young children.
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