Infancy:

• Practice responsive parenting by consistently meeting emotional needs.

• Use gentle touch and eye contact to build secure attachments.

Early Childhood:

• Encourage naming emotions by discussing feelings during daily activities.

• Play cooperative games to develop social skills.

Middle Childhood:

• Implement family check-ins where children can express their emotions openly.

• Encourage journaling or storytelling to help children process their feelings constructively.

By incorporating these strategies, educators and families can work together to foster strong social and emotional development in children at all stages.

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