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RELATIONSHIPS The Heart of Infant Toddler Caregiving

OBJECTIVES Discuss the centrality of relationships in development for infants and toddlers Describe the impact of relationships on the social-emotional development of infants and toddlers Explain concepts of relationship-based practice as part of infant and toddler caregiving

QUOTE 1 All learning takes place in the context of relationships and is critically affected by the quality of those relationships. ~ Norman-Murch

THE DANCE

PICKING A PARTNER

TEMPERAMENT

WHERE AM I FROM? Cultural Influences Feeding and nutrition Sleep patterns Positioning of infant/toddler Language and communication Values, goals, priorities Extended family

THE THEORY

ERIKSON Trust vs. Mistrust Birth to 1 year Responsive care to build trust Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 1-3 years Increasing independence

BARRIERS

Scenario 1 18-month-old Juan is new to the program. He cries when his mother leaves after dropping him at the center. What is a potential barrier to developing trust in this situation? What is a caregiver response that can help to promote trust?

Scenario 2 Andrea is intently engaged in the sandbox. It is time for the group to go inside to begin preparing for lunch. What is a potential barrier to developing trust in this situation? What is a caregiver response that can help to promote trust?

Scenario 3 In an infant/toddler room, Ms. Sally is leaving to attend a class. Ms. Tara enters to cover for her and has brought a new book that she is excited about sharing with the children. Ms. Tara loudly asks the children to come to the reading area so she can read them the new book. The children are not interested. What is a potential barrier to developing trust in this situation? What is a caregiver response that can help to promote trust?

QUOTE 2 A secure attachment occurs when the child perceives the attachment figure as available and responsive when needed. ~ Cassidy

THE TIES THAT BIND Secure vs. Insecure attachments Foundation for life Criteria Provision of physical and emotional care Continuity or consistency Emotional investment

ATTACHMENT QUOTES “Virtually all infants develop close emotional bonds, or attachments, to those who regularly care for them in the early years of life.” “Infants and toddlers in child care form attachment relationships with their non-parental caregivers.” “…Relationships are the organizing focus of all early development.”

THE CHILD’S FIRST TEACHER

CAREGIVER and PARENT Continuity across settings Caregiver and parent Parallel process Strengthening families

QUOTE 3 Young children’s relationships with their primary caregivers have a major impact on their cognitive, linguistic, emotional, social and moral development. These relationships are most growth promoting when they are warm, nurturing, individualized, responsive in a contingent and reciprocal manner, and characterized by a high level of ‘goodness of fit’. ~ National Research Council

RELATIONSHIP BASED PRACTICE

7 PRINCIPLES 1.Respect 2.Sensitivity 3.Commitment 4.Mutual Goals 5.Open Communication 6.Reflection 7.Setting Standards

WAA W ATCH-observe the child A SK-what do these observations mean? A DAPT-respond to the child

THE GREAT DEBATE

PROS Like families Learn from older children Learn empathy Leadership

CONS Toddlers w/infants We’ve never done it this way Challenging environment

EVALUATION

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