Head, Heart and Hands

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All children have the right to develop an individual, personal, loving, and supportive relationship with the adults who take care of them. These adults must know them well so they can take their individual physical and emotional needs into consideration. E. Chahin & A. Tardos Maslow includes to love and be loved as a basic desire to be satisfied in his hierarchy of human needs. People seek out social interactions from birth and developing relationships from our earliest days is vitally important. This session aims to encourage practitioners working with children under three to explore how they can support their children by holding them in mind, valuing them, and promoting their best interests. Key Learning: Exploring the philosophy/approach of Emmi Pikler and Magda Gerber enables practitioners to reflect on their practice in relation to: • Respectful care practices with infants and toddlers • Respect for children’s confidence and competence • The centrality of relationships between adult and child Focusing on connections, relationships, and respect helps practitioners to develop a loving pedagogy and a sense of belonging and warmth in their settings, creating nurturing places for both children and adults.

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