This training addresses the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of infants and toddlers and the supportive role of the caregiver. Participants will gain an increased understanding of the role of relationships and emotional development in learning. Topics include: building trust with infants and toddlers, understanding the temperament of children and adults, helping children become confident learners, and talking with parents about developmental processes. This series of training emphasizes the needs of children from birth to age five and aims to enhance the quality and safety of family child care environments. Each training makes practical use of the most recent research in child development and early childhood education.
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