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Responsive Caregiving

Adult caring for a child, sitting in a rocking chair.Responsive caregiving is individualized, nurturing, respectful, and a foundation of quality infant and toddler care. It refers to a parenting, caregiving, and teaching practice where the adult notices, understands, and responds to an infant or toddler’s cues. When caregivers respond to cues in ways that ensure a child's needs are met, infants and toddlers feel safe, heard, and valued. 

Music Touches Us All

This video clip is part of the Magic of Music for Infants and Toddlers series.

Infant-directed Singing

This video clip is part of the Magic of Music for Infants and Toddlers series.

Caring Connections Series

Welcome to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Caring Connections podcasts. These podcasts are designed to offer you important tidbits of information that focus on topics relevant to your work with infants, toddlers, and their families.

Mirroring the Early Parent-Child Bond for Infants and Toddlers

Learn about the importance of supporting early bonding and attachment child-parent relationships and child-caregiver relationships. Explore strategies useful for Head Start center-based, home-based, and family child care program options.

Me and You

This short video explores the impact of adults on the growth and development of infants and very young children.

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