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Responsive Caregiving

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Influence of caregiver responsiveness on the development of young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities
Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
Bridges, Volume 1, Number 3
Findings from this synthesis indicate that a responsive caregiver style of interaction has a positive influence on the cognitive and social-emotional development of young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities. Implications for practice are described in terms of the caregiver styles of interaction most likely to optimize the development of young children.

Happy talk! Research reveals practical pointers for beneficial adult-child interaction
Bottomlines, Volume 1, Number 3
Influence of home environment on the social-emotional development of young children
Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
Bridges, Volume 2, Number 7
Findings from this synthesis suggest that three characteristics of the home environment are associated with children's social competence. They include the availability of (1) a variety of adults who are physically and emotionally responsive to child behavior, (2) a variety of learning material, and (3) adults who provide encouragement to children to try new learning experiences. Implications for practice are described in terms of the environmental components most likely to optimize social-emotional development of young children.

Set the scene for social ease
Bottomlines, Volume 2, Number 7
Relationship between parental contingent-responsiveness and attachment outcomes
Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D., & Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
Bridges, Volume 2, Number 6
Findings from this synthesis indicate a discernable relationship between parental contingent-responsiveness and attachment outcomes for young children. The results suggest that early parental-contingent responsiveness is an important determinant of later secure child attachment.

Heart to heart: The strength of the relationship between an adult caregiver and a young child is affected by the adult's responsiveness
Bottomlines, Volume 2, Number 6
Characteristics of caregiver responsiveness on child competence
Chainey E. O'Herin, B.A., & Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
(In preparation)