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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.

Responsive Caregiving as an Effective Practice to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 15:25

Explore the importance of early relationships in a child’s life and research-based teaching strategies that support them.

You’re the Best Teacher! Responsive Interactions with Young Children

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:51

Children learn best from rich, responsive social interactions with other people. These interactions allow children and adults to share attention and build bonds.Explore the importance of adults’ responsive social interactions with children. Find out how these interactions allow children and adults to share attention and build bonds.

Child Observation: The Heart of Individualizing Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 15:29

Learn about ways to observe infants and toddlers—a key part of the ongoing child assessment cycle. Explore strategies to support this important component of quality infant and toddler care.

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