Health and Wellbeing in Childhood

The period from birth to 12 years is crucial in a child’s development and can significantly affect their future educational success, resilience and participation in society. Health and Wellbeing in Childhood provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of topics and issues in health and wellbeing education, including child safety, bullying and social–emotional wellbeing, resilience, physical education, communication development and friendships. It explores relevant policies, standards and frameworks, including the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum. This third edition provides a cohesive and accessible reading experience and includes updated and expanded coverage of nutrition, body image and community partnerships. Each chapter has been revised to include the latest research and developments in childhood health and wellbeing, and features definitions of key terms, case studies, pause-and-reflect activities and end-of-chapter questions. New spotlight sections examine noteworthy research, examples and concepts central to health and wellbeing education. Supplementary materials for instructors, including video and audio links, are available on the companion website. Written by an expert author team of leading academics, researchers and practitioners, Health and Wellbeing in Childhood is an essential resource for educators. Susanne Garvis is Professor and Department Chair of Education at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Donna Pendergast is Professor and Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Australia.