The early years of a child’s life present a unique opportunity to foster healthy social and emotional development. Both positive and negative experiences help shape a child's development. Child care providers are in a significant position to promote positive social and emotional development. For tips and ideas on supporting children's social and emotional development in child care, check out the following articles.

Social and Emotional Milestones

• Children Need Social and Emotional Skills for School Success
• What Child Care Providers Can Expect in Infants' Social and Emotional Development
• What Child Care Providers Can Expect in Toddlers' Social and Emotional Development
• What Child Care Providers Can Expect in Preschoolers' Social and Emotional Development
• What Child Care Providers Can Expect in the Social and Emotional Development of 6 - 8 Year Olds

Handling Common Social and Emotional Issues in Child Care

• Tips for Parents to Handle Separation Anxiety When Leaving Your Child in Child Care
• Helping Children in Child Care Handle Anger
• Helping Children Cope with Stress in Child Care
• When Should Toddlers Stop Taking Pacifiers, Blankets, and Other Security Objects to Child Care?
• Ways Child Care Providers Can Help Childen Deal with Grief and Loss

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