Important skills that caregivers must have include showing empathy. This means that the caregiver seeks to understand why the child is upset, or frustrated and responds to their needs.\u00a0Children\u00a0benefit from\u00a0schedules and routines. This could include structured mealtimes and bedtimes and it’s important for creating a sense of normality and security. Healthy brain development is also related to touch, so offering hugs, affection and comfort is key.<\/p>\n
The right nutrition <\/strong><\/h3>\nGetting the right nutrition in our first few years, can have an impact upon the things we can do as adults. Research has shown that poor nutrition in childhood, can have negative effects that are lifelong and cannot be reversed. Studies have\u00a0revealed that iron deficiency can be connected with behavioural problems, and iodine deficiency with cognition problems and difficulty keeping up in a classroom.\u00a0Eating a\u00a0balanced diet\u00a0can also\u00a0make sure children\u00a0have\u00a0more energy\u00a0and less illnesses.<\/p>\n
Protection against neglect and violence in the home<\/strong><\/h3>\nStudies have shown that poor treatment in early life can affect child development. Being neglected and exposed to violence, can have a big impact on the way a child\u00a0grows up\u00a0and their ability to form healthy attachments. Trauma early in life causes stress that can damage brain development. We know that the effects of an unhappy childhood, can last into adulthood and include physical and mental problems.<\/p>\n
The presence of adults to interact with<\/strong><\/h3>\nBuilding relationships with adults, is key to helping a child’s brain to develop. Research also shows that the way that adults interact with children is important. Adults should get involved in the games that\u00a0a child is\u00a0playing and engage\u00a0them in conversation about what they are doing. Where possible, children should be encouraged and given the opportunity to solve problems on their own. It’s important to provide the right balance of support, without preventing independence.<\/p>\n
A friendly local community <\/strong><\/h3>\nA child learns from those around them, so building a network of supportive people who want to interact with\u00a0them,\u00a0will help with social development. Friends and neighbours and their children, can all be introduced as new people and\u00a0playmates. By interacting with others, we\u00a0learn a sense of identity and what social behaviours are expected of us.\u00a0When meeting people outside of\u00a0the family, communication skills will develop and confidence about going to school.<\/p>\n
Childcare and education at the right stages <\/strong><\/h3>\nAn early years practitioner<\/a> works with young children in a childcare environment. They encourage learning and development, through games and activities. It’s important to provide praise, attention, a safe space to explore and new sensory experiences. By attending nursery, children can learn to be away from their parents and to build skills including literacy, numeracy and listening.<\/p>\nHow can you support child development? <\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you’re passionate about working with children and creative, starting an early years role <\/a>could be for you.\u00a0We know that\u00a0what we learn, and the environment in which we learn it in as a child, are important. Making sure\u00a0babies and toddlers\u00a0get the right care and educational support they need, will set them up as confident learners for life.<\/p>\nHave you made a difference in a childcare role? Let us know.<\/h4>\n
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Studies have shown that poor treatment in early life can affect child development. Being neglected and exposed to violence, can have a big impact on the way a child\u00a0grows up\u00a0and their ability to form healthy attachments. Trauma early in life causes stress that can damage brain development. We know that the effects of an unhappy childhood, can last into adulthood and include physical and mental problems.<\/p>\n
The presence of adults to interact with<\/strong><\/h3>\nBuilding relationships with adults, is key to helping a child’s brain to develop. Research also shows that the way that adults interact with children is important. Adults should get involved in the games that\u00a0a child is\u00a0playing and engage\u00a0them in conversation about what they are doing. Where possible, children should be encouraged and given the opportunity to solve problems on their own. It’s important to provide the right balance of support, without preventing independence.<\/p>\n
A friendly local community <\/strong><\/h3>\nA child learns from those around them, so building a network of supportive people who want to interact with\u00a0them,\u00a0will help with social development. Friends and neighbours and their children, can all be introduced as new people and\u00a0playmates. By interacting with others, we\u00a0learn a sense of identity and what social behaviours are expected of us.\u00a0When meeting people outside of\u00a0the family, communication skills will develop and confidence about going to school.<\/p>\n
Childcare and education at the right stages <\/strong><\/h3>\nAn early years practitioner<\/a> works with young children in a childcare environment. They encourage learning and development, through games and activities. It’s important to provide praise, attention, a safe space to explore and new sensory experiences. By attending nursery, children can learn to be away from their parents and to build skills including literacy, numeracy and listening.<\/p>\nHow can you support child development? <\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you’re passionate about working with children and creative, starting an early years role <\/a>could be for you.\u00a0We know that\u00a0what we learn, and the environment in which we learn it in as a child, are important. Making sure\u00a0babies and toddlers\u00a0get the right care and educational support they need, will set them up as confident learners for life.<\/p>\nHave you made a difference in a childcare role? Let us know.<\/h4>\n
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A child learns from those around them, so building a network of supportive people who want to interact with\u00a0them,\u00a0will help with social development. Friends and neighbours and their children, can all be introduced as new people and\u00a0playmates. By interacting with others, we\u00a0learn a sense of identity and what social behaviours are expected of us.\u00a0When meeting people outside of\u00a0the family, communication skills will develop and confidence about going to school.<\/p>\n
Childcare and education at the right stages <\/strong><\/h3>\nAn early years practitioner<\/a> works with young children in a childcare environment. They encourage learning and development, through games and activities. It’s important to provide praise, attention, a safe space to explore and new sensory experiences. By attending nursery, children can learn to be away from their parents and to build skills including literacy, numeracy and listening.<\/p>\nHow can you support child development? <\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you’re passionate about working with children and creative, starting an early years role <\/a>could be for you.\u00a0We know that\u00a0what we learn, and the environment in which we learn it in as a child, are important. Making sure\u00a0babies and toddlers\u00a0get the right care and educational support they need, will set them up as confident learners for life.<\/p>\nHave you made a difference in a childcare role? Let us know.<\/h4>\n
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How can you support child development? <\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you’re passionate about working with children and creative, starting an early years role <\/a>could be for you.\u00a0We know that\u00a0what we learn, and the environment in which we learn it in as a child, are important. Making sure\u00a0babies and toddlers\u00a0get the right care and educational support they need, will set them up as confident learners for life.<\/p>\nHave you made a difference in a childcare role? Let us know.<\/h4>\n
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