Gryphon House Crying and Laughing

Gryphon House Crying and Laughing | Infants and toddlers need caring adults to help them learn emotional competence—how to understand, express, and manage emotions. By supporting their development in the early years, educators can create a strong foundation that will give young children important life skills and resilience. The authors of the acclaimed book From Biting to Hugging: Understanding Social Development in Infants and Toddlers bring educators another go-to infant and toddler resource in Crying and Laughing: The Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers. Learn crucial skills for creating a safe and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers in your care. • Understand how young children's emotions develop • Create responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions • Help children manage strong emotions • Reduce children's emotional stress • Foster family engagement • Care for yourself