A responsive relationships-based environment

A RESPONSIVE RELATIONSHIPS-BASED ENVIRONMENT
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A Responsive Relationships-Based Environment
Relationship-based care is essential for the development and support of toddlers. A responsive environment is especially important for the first three years of the child development in which the infants transform from dependent newborns to toddlers who are able to interact with people and objects in their environments in different ways. This essay discusses the role played by positive and responsive relationships in the development and learning of infants and toddlers through the caring process.
Relationships between children and caregivers as well as with parents are the basis of development of children in a different environment. A relationship based is vital for promoting appropriate concepts such as care for self, building trust, and positive social interactions. Such concepts are important for the provision of care that is responsive and suitable for the developmental process. For instance, a caregiver may be required to take some minutes to calm the child before changing the diaper. The parents and caregivers are supported to respond according to the prevailing situations. Such responses are vital in the caring processes as the child’s needs are addressed appropriately leading to distresses that may be associated with the learning processes. Responsive interactions are also necessary for enforcing desired and positive behaviors. For instance, the caregiver should act with caution and promptly when handling a case in which one child has snatched a toy belonging to another child in a group care environment.

Retrospectively, a responsive relationships-based environment is essential because interactions are the core elements in the development of the infants and toddlers. Well-designed environments promote the growth of positive social interactions between peers as well as providing opportunities to the adults to support the children in meeting their emotional and social needs.
Bibliography
Petersen, Sandra H., and Donna S. Wittmer. Endless opportunities for infant and toddler curriculum: A relationship-based approach. Pearson Higher Ed, 2012.