Early brain development is positively influenced by a young child’s day-to-day interactions with responsive caregivers. Two key components of a quality early
childhood environment are the connection between the caregiver and a young child, and the relationship between the caregiver and a child’s family. Early
brain development can also be negatively influenced by early trauma. To prepare for this discussion, please be sure to read Caring Relationships: The heart of
early brain development, Understanding Child Trauma and the other reading resources for this unit.
Please respond to the following:
1.Explain how early brain development is positively influenced by responsive caregivers?
2.Discuss the importance of building and maintaining relationships between families and early childhood professionals.
3.Share two examples of responsive caregivers. One example between the caregiver and the child. One example between the caregiver and the family.
4.Define trauma and trauma-informed care.
5.Discuss how early brain development can be influenced by early childhood trauma
