Promoting Well-Being in the Pre-School Years: Research, Applications and Strategies : Routledge : 9780367028626 : 036702862X : 10 Dec 2019 : Promoting Well-Being in the Pre-School Years provides evidence-based research and real-life strategies that support social and emotional development and well-being for children aged 3?5 years. It places emphasis on nurturing social emotional competence through purposeful scaffolding activities and how these can be used by children and families to create a harmonious platform for building resilience and positive relationships with family and the community. Drawing on principles from Positive Psychology and Positive Education, it is illustrated throughout with examples of sustainable practice in diverse, global settings. Key topics explored include: Contemporary well-being concepts, including ?grit', ?growth mindset' and ?gratitude', as well as ?classic' constructs such as coping and self-efficacy The attitudes and skills that need to be