Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
A note on the text

Young children's health and well-being in context
The transition to parenthood
Foundations for emotional and social well-being
Health inequalities in early childhood
Growth and nutrition
The impact of family change on children's health and well-being
Child public health
Children under stress
Children’s involvement in health
Listening to young children

Glossary
References
Index

About the Author

Angela Underdown has recently moved from the University of Sussex, Roehampton to the University of Warwick, Institute of Education, where she lectures in Child Health on various Early Years courses.