Understanding the development of infants, toddlers, and twos equips caregivers with the tools and best practices needed to guide, teach, and care for them. This foundational approach provides information on theories of early development, components of high-quality, responsive caregiving, and strategies to support children in their earliest years.

"Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers is [a] resource for infant and toddler care. It provides a theoretical foundation and practical information for carings for infants and toddlers."--Back cover.

The first three years set the stage for a lifetime of learning. This book provides more than eighty activities and experiences to optimize very young children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, as well as strategies that support responsive caregiving. Jean Barbre, EdD, has thirty years of experience working with children and families as a preschool director, teacher, therapist, college instructor, national and international presenter, and guest presenter on public television.

A guide on care giving that examines the important early relationship between parents, caregivers and teachers and helps to understand the benefits of relationship and attachment.