Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements 1 What is emotional literacy? 2 Why is emotional literacy important? 3 Who would benefit from developing emotionally? 4 What can you do to encourage your child's emotional development? 5 When is emotional literacy used? 6 How can emotional wellness be facilitated? 7 Pre-school child 8 Five to seven year olds 9 Over seven and under thirteen 10 Thirteen to nineteen Afterword Useful resources Bibliography

Promotional Information

A must for all parents who wish to facilitate their child's emotional and mental wellbeing.

About the Author

Dr Betty Rudd, co-director of Hygeia Health Limited, is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Specialist Teacher and parent of four. She was in the original team which brought Circle Time from the USA to the UK and is named by the British Psychological Society as a specialist in emotional literacy and body language. Consequently, she is sought after by national and international media for her comments on these issues. Betty helped to write the government favoured document Every Child Matters, and is listed in Who's Who in the World for her outstanding contributions in her field of endeavour.