Having strong, positive relationships with adults is critical for young children's social and emotional development, and sets the stage for all future learning. How adults handle daily routines and instructional goals impact how well children attach and respond to teachers and caregivers, which in turn affects children's feelings of security to explore their environment and make new discoveries. In this video, teachers, family child care providers, and experts discuss how adult relationships with children impact children's development, behavior, and readiness to learn. Strategies for building strong relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergartners are also shared.
This video on the power of relationships includes the following sections:

0:32 - Introduction
1:45 - Strategies for Building Positive Relationships
3:26 - Providing Responsive Caregiving
5:23 - Responsive Caregiving in Preschool
8:18 - Conclusion

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Special thanks to Heidi Maderia and the Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health.