Social and Emotional Resources
Sharing, making friends, paying attention, expressing emotions, and dealing with challenges successfully are valuable skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning and development. The seeds of these skills – called “social and emotional development” – are sewn through children’s earliest experiences. As caregivers respond sensitively to the needs of their infants, they communicate messages that are vital to helping children feel loved and secure.
Like all skills, social and emotional development takes nurturing. Check out our new resources for simple ways parents and caregivers can help foster children’s healthy social and emotional development right from birth.
Featured Resources
Parenting as a Process
Parenting is hard work! Many parents struggle through the challenges and feel like they aren’t doing a good enough job. But you don't need to know all of the answers to be a good parent. Find out how practicing self-forgiveness and taking care of yourself can improve your connection with you child.
Understand What's Driving Your Child's Behavior
When your child throws food off of a high-chair or has a tantrum in the grocery store, it might seem like they're trying to get a rise out of you. But behind your child's behavior is a feeling they're experiencing, too. Learn how to understand and support your child's feelings.
Milestones: Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
Learn about key social and emotional milestones at various ages from birth to age 5. A strong social and emotional foundation powerfully impacts children’s later positive attitudes, behaviors, and other outcomes.
Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Fun and easy tips for parents and families who want to support their children's social and emotional development from birth to age 5 during their everyday routines.
