Describe how you could be available, both emotionally and physically, to all infants in your program. Give examples
What will be an ideal response?
The student should expand on the following points.
• Provide primary care and build a positive relationship with the child
• Follow their lead for what they need
• Develop strong, positive, secure relationships with children.
o Be attuned emotionally and physically to children's cues and communication attempts, reflect on their meaning, and relate as needed by child.
o Interact by taking balanced turns (reciprocal interactions) and matching the pace of interactions with the child.
o Be approachable, accessible, and available to children, both emotionally and physically.
o Maintain a pleasant and positive emotional tone throughout the day.
o Respond to children's distress and intense emotional outbursts and other displays of displeasure calmly and in a way that comforts them and helps them regulate themselves physically and emotionally.
o Notice, identify, encourage, and show admiration for strengths, interests, and new skills in each and every child in the group.
o Appreciate development and differences—help children feel appreciated for their uniqueness.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Rosa, because she was inflicting psychological maltreatment. B. Daniel, because he did not stop the ongoing maltreatment of the children. C. Neither Rosa nor Daniel maltreated their children because no one was hit. D. Both Rosa and Daniel maltreated their children because each caused harm.