1. Why do infants and toddlers need responsive, continuous caring relationships with parents, families, and teachers?

2. provide a list of why the first 3 years of life are so important to the well-being of infants and toddlers.

3. How are children's irreducible needs met in your community?

4. How has the research on brain development influenced the way parents and teachers think about the importance of the first 3 years of life?