* Value the physical care routines; personal and affectionate care is central to children's sense of security. * Take your time in care and other activities with children. Babies and toddlers who are rushed do not feel emotionally safe, nor can they learn when they are frequently anxious.
* Value the physical care routines; personal and affectionate care is central to children's sense of security.
* Take your time in care and other activities with children. Babies and toddlers who are rushed do not feel emotionally safe, nor can they learn when they are frequently anxious.
* Share daily routines with young children. They feel valued when they are allowed to help out and they learn all about sequence and how things work in a meaningful context.
* Work for a friendly blend of predictability and flexibility in your plans for the day. Children like to know where they are, but everybody feels harassed by rigid timekeeping and fierce schedules.
* Be ready to notice if children's words and actions suggest that they feel uneasy, as well as if they look really happy. Look for ways to support and encourage.