Learn the developmental reasons why young children behave in ways that are challenging to adults. Discover strategies for addressing these behaviors and how to support infants and toddlers when they exhibit them.

These Teacher Time episodes focus on supporting infants' and toddlers' development and learning through all the elements of the Framework for Effective Practice, or House Framework. 

This series of briefs provides an accessible and usable overview of research on topics related to early learning and child development. They also include resources for families.

Use the resources on this page to strengthen infant and toddler teaching practices

In this webinar, explore how children’s back-and-forth interactions during everyday experiences and routines build the brain. Also, find out how these interactions can set the stage for a lifetime of learning.

Explore the importance of early relationships in a child’s life and research-based teaching strategies that support them.

Explore the meaning behind developmentally appropriate practice and working with infants and toddlers in this News You Can Use.

Welcome to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Caring Connections podcasts. These podcasts are designed to offer you important tidbits of information that focus on topics relevant to your work with infants, toddlers, and their families.

In this webisode, learn more about responsive interactions with infants and toddlers. Discover ways to use everyday routines as opportunities to engage in these interactions.

In this video, learn how comprehensive services, state and federal regulations, continuity of care, and professional development are all key components of quality infant toddler programs.