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Social-Emotional Development
The building blocks for successful relationships and a healthy sense of self begins when a child is an infant.
Very early personal relationships and experiences set the stage for how a child:
- Learns to manage his or her emotions (self-regulation),
- Feels about themselves (self-confidence),
- Relates to others and the world around them (competence).
When children learn a healthy method of managing their emotions, feel positively about themselves, and are included in healthy relationships with those closest to them, they are more likely to:
- Succeed in group situations (schools, community settings, etc.),
- Concentrate and learn successfully,
- Effectively communicate their feelings,
- Continually develop self-confidence and self-esteem
A child uses his or her emotional skills to interact with others. This includes playing and developing relationships with peers, interaction with caregivers and parents, adapting to a variety of environments, and learning about the larger world.
Emotional competence is a vital aspect of a child's social and ultimately, overall development.
We invite you to utilize the resources on this page to learn more about a child's emotional and social development, and more importantly, to MAKE A CHILD'S FIRST YEARS COUNT.
Complete a Whole Child Profile to access appropriate resources.
Links to Social and Emotional Development Aids
| Observing a Child - Social and Emotional Development: Birth to 5 Years |
| Qualities to Teach and Nurture |
| Online Resources |
| School Readiness |
| Social-Emotional Characteristics that May be Cause for Concern |
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