# Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood

- By: Laura Daly
- Publisher: Woodland Community College
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Woodland_Community_College/Social-Emotional_Development_in_Early_Childhood)
- Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Woodland_Community_College/Social-Emotional_Development_in_Early_Childhood
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/socialsci-392500/pdf

Social-emotional development is at the heart of children’s learning, relationships, behavior, and well-being. This textbook explores emotional development, attachment, self-regulation, empathy, resilience, play, friendships, behavior, positive guidance, supportive environments, and family partnerships. Designed for early childhood educators, it connects developmental theory and research with practical, relationship-based strategies for supporting young children and families.