Blog 19 - Third Answer

• My essential question is, "How can a caretaker best ensure the proper development of a child under the age five?"

• Give the child affection and attention for their emotional and behavioral development.

1. their minds develop rapidly when they are talked to and cuddled
2. they respond quickly to familiar voices and faces
3. feel secure and interact more with people they are comfortable with

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• Giving a child affection and attention is essential to their development. Most importantly helps with their emotional and behavioral development. Making a positive connection and creating a relationship with the child makes them more comfortable towards you. Then they are willing to cooperate and feel secure with the caretaker.