1st Edition
Transitional Objects in Early Childhood The Value of Transitional Objects in the Early Years
Introduction
Part One: Transitional Objects and Early Childhood
1. A Historical Overview of Sentimental Objects and Their Meanings in Transitions
2. A Winnicott Partnership: The Winnicotts' Contributions to Psychoanalysis and Social Care
3. Attachment, Object Relations, and Transitional Objects
4. Transitional Objects: Parents, Personal to Public
Part Two: Transitional Objects and Early Years Practice
5. Transitions and Formal Day Care
6. Transitional Objects in Early Years and Caring Contexts
7. A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to Transitional Objects: Symbolic, Transitional, and Sentimental Objects
8. Concluding Note: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Biography
Amanda Norman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester, UK. She is the author of two books and has published works about infant care pedagogies and emotional well-being in academic peer reviewed and professional practice articles. As a practising therapeutic play specialist and early years consultant she continues to support and liaise with early professionals working in the sector, in addition to her academic role.
