The author of this book takes up all the main issues confronting those who work with young children in a wide variety of settings. The explanations, case studies and suggestions provide an invaluable resource for all of those who aim to build solid foundations right from the start. This book is organized into the following chapters: (1) Confident Children; (2) Living and Learning with Others; (3) Becoming Independent; (4) Emotional Well-Being; (5) Dispositions for Learning; (6) Young Children's Behaviour; (7) Young Children's Spirituality; (8) Living in the Wider World; (9) Outdoors--A Haven for Personal, Social and Emotional Development; (10) Working with Families to Support Young Children's Personal Growth; and (11) Some Important Ingredients. The book also includes a foreword, preface, an index, and an introduction entitled, "The Significance of Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development."