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Spending quality time with infants is an important concept. What do you think are the developmental benefits to the child of having this one-on-one time with a caregiver? What benefits might a caregiver receive from this interaction?
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What is the difference between modeling and teaching? Is one approach better than the other when interacting with infants and toddlers? Why?
3

The word ‘caretaker’ was once the term used for a person who cared for a young child. Why do you think the term ‘caregiver’ is preferred over caretaker now? What is the relevancy of changing the word structure?
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Individual differences exist among all human beings. What are your thoughts on assessing each child’s individual differences? How might this influence or inform developmentally appropriate practice?





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