[Samantha Lucey]

Keeping the focus on the child is a response, engaging in the activity they are playing with, asking questions to get to know the child and being interested in what they are telling you.

[Ayan Ibrahim]

some examples are making sure you are active listening and engaging in the conversation this can be done through steady eye contact or following up with questions

[Autumn Canfield]

Responsive exchanges to use when interacting with children: asking the children questions, reading them a book, talking about specific topics, listening to them when they are upset and trying to help them solve the problem, singing with them, dancing with them, doing an activity with them.

[Liwen Huang]

The everyday interactions that can can turn bad will need resilience to overcome. I don’t think that a palm tree that never experienced high winds will survive them after 20 years of life without. Kids need to experience the smaller problems of sharing toys to be able to survive the needs of sharing resources so that everyone will be able to eat food everyday.

[Kayla]

Create a trusting environment that is responsive to the child so they feel listened to and attended to.

[Jordan]

Some examples of responsive exchanges you may want to use in everyday interactions with children is positive feed back when they do a good job.

[Tetiana Nix]

Some examples of responsive exchanges with children are getting to know the child playing one on one with him or her helping the child out when they need help

[Bethany]

Listening when they are talking. Helping them work through their emotions and how to handle them. Letting them know that you are here to care and support them.

[Danielle]

Again, the idea of a serve and return, mirroring back noises or words the child says. Naming objects or describing them when the child signals to them.

[Christina Rachelle Fiant]

Examples may be following a child as they lead an activity, always listening to see what you can pick up from a child, asking meaningful questions and allowing them to expound upon them, then sharing your own thoughts and your appreciation for their sharing. It is important to see that many things a child does can be a serve you respond to, from showing you a picture, to pointing or asking when they see you washing your hands or getting food ready. This is a chance for you a caregiver to return their curiosity and desire to learn with involving them, in a direction they are already going. Pick them up and show them things, let them take charge of the activity or listen as they speak on it.

[Mason]

responsive exchanges you want to use in everyday interactions with children include a wide array of small to large interactions. This means eye contact, active listening, movement in the classroom, encouraging conversation, playtime, and more.

[Azucena C]

Making sure we are meeting the child’s basic needs first of all and then making sure children are feeling safe and loved in your program by asking them how they feel or why do they look sad actively listening to them giving them space when they need it and letting them make their own decision as well be independent with activities providing positive solutions for them .

[lesley]

Making sure you and the child have a supportive relationship, where you provide safety and good health, will help the child manage stress, learn to problem solve, and regulate their behavior.

[Sarah]

Ensuring children have strong support networks will help them build resiliency.

[Vladyslav]

Responsive exchanges with adults help children develop essential skills for managing stress and coping with adversity. Through these interactions, children receive emotional support, validation, and guidance, fostering a sense of safety and security. Adults model healthy coping strategies and provide opportunities for children to practice regulating their emotions and problem-solving. Ultimately, responsive exchanges create a nurturing environment where children can develop resilience and confidence in facing life’s challenges.