The Time of Their Lives
Photo L-R: Dr Geraldine French, DCU; Suzanne Connelly, CEO of Barnardos and Dr Anne Looney, DCU
On Wednesday, the 28th November, at DCU, St Patrick's Campus, Dr Anne Looney, Executive Dean, Institute of Education launched The Time of Their Lives: Nurturing Babies Learning and Development in Early Childhood Settings.
Suzanne Connolly, Chief Executive Officer, Barnardos; Sinead Lawton, Publications Manger, Barnardos; Dr Anne Looney and Dr Geraldine French addressed the audience.
Written by Dr Geraldine French, DCU, this publication aims to inspire those who work with our youngest citizens to appreciate the wonder, joy, learning and development of babies in the first eighteen months of their life. It provides an understanding of theory, coupled with practical strategies, to enhance the learning and development of babies responsively, respectfully and sensitively. Working with babies is complex. What babies experience from moment to moment is what drives their development and emotional well-being in the present and the future.This publication presents up-to-date research, encourages the development of reflective practice and supports meaningful engagement with babies.