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RELATIONSHIPSThe Heart of
Infant Toddler Caregiving
OBJECTIVESDiscuss the centrality of relationships in development for infants and toddlersDescribe the impact of relationships on the social-emotional development of infants and toddlersExplain concepts of relationship-based practice as part of infant and toddler caregiving
QUOTE 1All 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
TEMPERAMENTTEMPERAMENT
* Thomas & Chess, 1990 *Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
(PITC), 1993
Description
EASY FLEXIBLE Child is regular in biological rhythms, adaptable, approachable, generally positive in mood of mild intensity.
DIFFICULT FEISTY Child is irregular in feeding and sleep schedules, not easily adaptable, withdrawing, negative, intense.
SLOW TO WARM-UP
FEARFUL Child is low in activity, withdrawing in new situations, slow to adapt, mild in intensity, shy
WHERE AM I FROM?
• Cultural InfluencesFeeding and nutritionSleep patternsPositioning of infant/toddlerLanguage and communicationValues, goals, prioritiesExtended family
THE THEORY
ERIKSON• Trust vs. Mistrust
Birth to 1 yearResponsive care to build trust
• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt1-3 yearsIncreasing independence
BARRIERS
Scenario 118-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 2Andrea 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 3In 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 2A 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 careContinuity or consistencyEmotional 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 PARENTContinuity across settings
Caregiver and parent
Parallel process
Strengthening families
QUOTE 3Young 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 PRINCIPLES1. Respect2. Sensitivity3. Commitment4. Mutual Goals5. Open Communication6. Reflection7. Setting Standards
WAA
WATCH-observe the child
ASK-what do these observations mean?
ADAPT-respond to the child
THE GREAT DEBATE
PROSLike families
Learn from older children
Learn empathy
Leadership
CONSToddlers w/infants
We’ve never done it this way
Challenging environment
EVALUATION
PD CERTIFICATEThis Professional Development session will appear on your PD History on the PA Key website within 2-4 weeks.
You will be able to print your certificate after we have received the Reflection Tool and Survey Monkey evaluation.
SURVEY MONKEYPlease complete the Reflection Tool and email it to me at slcohick@stepcorp.org within 5 business days.
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