[Jessica]

Some responsive exchanges could be talking with the child when they are misbehaving to understand where it’s coming from and find a solution. Playimg with and interacting with them, returning a serve.

[joslyn]

I would suggest making sure to build a trust worthy relationship with the child. Getting down to eye level when talking, active listening to the child, and asking them questions about themselves every day so they can see that you care.

[Sutharya Dunfee]

the palm tree is destroyed after the hurricane but with the right nutrition and balance of positive things helps grow back the palm tree and it’s the good and bad outcomes a childhood trauma and reliance that a child has. with reliance in the child I think it has to do with rule models in life and who they surround there self with

[Maria]

Communication and interaction with a child is very important. We need to listen to the child w/ eye contact. Answering nicely to the questions if they are asking and playing with them as you are their Mom. Encouragement is also important and always a positive words, like for example “Good Job”, “you can make it”!

[hatch]

supportive relationship

[Kelly]

Interacting and engaging with the child, meeting at their eye level. Communicating and listening to what they have to say, playing with them.

[Magaly]

Responsible exchanges with adults play a crucial role in nurturing children’s ability to manage stress and cope with adversity. By providing a supportive environment, fostering trust, promoting adaptability, building resilience, and cultivating a growth mindset, these interactions contribute to the development of essential skills that enable children to navigate life’s challenges effectively.

[Anjelica]

Definitely listening to the child when they speak. I try to follow up with questions so they know I was engaged and interested in what they were saying. The goal is for them to feel heard.

[Yaire Brillite Campos – Cigarroa]

some examples of responsive exchanges would be listening to the child who is talking to you and only talking when you’ve noticed the child is done talking. Also engaging with them while they play. maybe they ask us to play dress up, we may put on a firefighter hat and go along with the way their version of the story develops.

[Faith]

When the child has adult(s) in their lives who are supportive and listen the child learns more resilience. When there is a caregiver who is helping the child regulate they are able to take negative situations and not allow them to hurt them as much.

[Allison Vance]

An example would be when a child becomes overwhelmed and is either crying or acting out instead of reacting to them in frustration or anger, sit with the child until they calm down. Once they have calmed down talk to them and help them work out what was overwhelming them.

[J. Rodolfo]

interacting with the children, planning out activities that both children and adults can play, and by listening to them

[Kierra Jenkins]

examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children could be,
spending plenty of time bonding through play, talking, listening and interacting with you also helps your child learn key life skills, like communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving and being with other children and grown-ups. When you play with your child, it builds your relationship.

[Naomi T]

The biggest thing is listening, being that safe person who listens shows that you care for them and are willing to learn how to help them. Another thing would be observing and finding good intervention tactics to help show the child that you are looking out for them and want to take care of them.

[Sophie]

Listening to and supporting the child when they are confiding in you and the palm tree was a very good comparison to resilience.