Positive Body Image in the Early Years: A Practical Guide

Promote positive body image, build self-esteem and tackle body confidence issues in young children with this practical guide.  Over a quarter of childcare professionals have seen body confidence issues in children aged 3-5 years old. This book explains how body image develops, highlights the warning signs of body dissatisfaction in children and provides guidance for early years practitioners on how to safeguard positive body image by building self-esteem and resilience. It also provides practical guidance and ideas for supporting healthy habits in children and creating bias-free settings. Market: Early years practitioners/professionals and SENCOs working in preschools, nurseries, family centres and schools. Also of interest to social workers, clinical/educationalpsychologists and counsellors.