This Building Block Series guide focuses on the foundations of social and emotional development in infants and young children, explaining how early experiences shape a child’s ability to express emotions, build relationships, follow rules, and develop confidence. It highlights key skills such as empathy, decision-making, coping with emotions, and getting along with others, while offering simple, practical strategies caregivers can use every day. Tips like encouraging play with peers, praising positive behavior, and maintaining consistent routines help families support healthy emotional growth in natural, meaningful ways.
The guide also includes a detailed set of social and emotional development milestones from birth to 30 months, showing what most children can typically do at different ages. These milestones help caregivers understand developmental progress and recognize emerging skills over time. Designed as an easy-to-use educational resource, this guide supports families in nurturing strong social-emotional foundations that contribute to lifelong learning, relationships, and well-being.
