In part three of this series, I talked about our feelings and emotions, and this time, I will discuss further how the power of those feelings builds up the type and quality of a relationship, the importance of attachments and the growth of empathy.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage document, one of the four main principles is that of 'Positive Relationships'. This describes how children 'learn to be strong and independent from a basis of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key person' (EYFS Statutory Framework, p9).
At the heart of this principle is the phrase 'a basis of loving and secure relationships'. In other words, the EYFS acknowledges that the foundation for a child's confidence and ability, in all areas of their life, is the quality of their experience with their primary carers - most often their parents.
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