A young child’s identity and sense of self are tied to his family. Children thrive when child care professionals and families partner to support each child. This lesson describes the developmental stages of families and how those stages coincide with a child’s development. Learn how to build relationships, to create partnerships with families, and assess current practices to improve the quality of care for infants and toddlers. (2 hours)
Objectives
- Reflect on the importance of respect for each family's choices and differences.
- Describe the developmental stages of families and how those stages coincide with the child's development.
- Assess current practices and identify ways to build relationships with families.
