The wellbeing and health of children and young people should be paramount within all settings. Children’s needs should be understood and easily identified by carers within the setting, and this can be done by building relationships with the child itself or with the parents. A child’s well-being can be influenced by many factors such as the amount of time they spend on technology equipment, healthy eating, physical activity as well as emotional attachments or relationships. Forming relationships is crucial for children and young people. They should form strong relationships and attachments to important people in their life such as parents, guardians or early years practitioners, as this will support them emotionally. Having these types of bonds allows children to feel socially excepted and to talk openly to appropriate adults. …show more content…
Excessive time spent using technology devices such as PC’s, TV’s or video games can negatively impact a child’s emotional wellbeing. It has been proven to have a link with attention difficulties, where children are unable to focus on activities for long periods of time and jump from task to task. As well as finding it difficult to focus attention, screen time can also affect their social interactions. Children who spend a lot of time using screens may find it more difficult in social interactions, making them feel lonely and separated from the community, lowering self-esteem and overall well-being.
Physical activity has many positive impacts to the well-being of children and young people. Participating in physical activity can improve concentration levels and has been linked to higher levels of self-esteem and happiness. Additionally, participating in some forms of physical activity (such as team sports) can increase sense of community and teamwork, allowing them to feel trusted and socially