Table of Contents

* Introduction * Curriculum grids *Section 1: Pregnancy and Childbirth * Preparing for Parenthood * Pregnancy * Monitoring the Pregnancy * The Developing Foetus * Labour and Birth * The Newborn baby * Postnatal Issues * Contemporary Issues *Section 2: Child Growth and Development * Physical Growth and Development * Social-Emotional Development * Cognitive Development * Language Development * The Role of the Family * Learning Experiences for Young Children * Contemporary Issues *Section 3: Positive Behaviour in Young Children * Realistic Expectations of Children * Positive Interaction with Children * Behaviour Management * Autonomy and Independence * Responsibilities and Obligations Regarding Children * Contemporary Issues *Section 4: Childhood Health, Nutrition and Safety * Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding * Weaning and First Foods * Feeding Toddlers and Young Children * Hygiene, Health and Young Children * Safety and Young Children * Contemporary Issues *Section 5: Play and the Developing Child * The Nature of Play * Development and Play * Influences on Play * Toys and Play Materials * Contemporary Issues *Section 6: Children and Entertainment * Books and Children * Poetry and Children * Art and Craft for Children * Music for Children * Parties for Children * Computers and Children * Television and Children * Contemporary Issues *Section 7: History, Culture and Change in Childhood * History of Childhood in Australia * Culture in Australia * Stress, Change and Children * Contemporary Issues *Section 8: Issues in Childhood * Starting School * Children and the Law * Young Children with Special Needs * Contemporary Issues *Section 9: Children's Services * Federal Government Assistance for Childcare * Types of Children's Services * Availability and Accessibility of Services * Selecting Appropriate Services * Children's Services Regulations * Working with Children * Contemporary Issues * Glossary * Index.