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Infant and Early Years Mental Health Play Statements

Attachment

Attachment = Attunement + Dependability

When you are responsive and sensitive to what your baby “serves”, you can form a “return” response that creates a loving and supportive environment that children can thrive in. 

Attachment

Communication

Communication = Understanding + Expression

Language-rich environments are the foundation for future learning success.

Communication

Emotional Development

Emotional Development = Recognition + Attention

Responsive care-giving establishes the foundation of emotional development.

Emotional Development

Empathy

Empathy = Care + Understanding

Empathy plays an important role in the development of social skills.

Empathy

Positive Thoughts

Positive Thoughts = Healthy Experiences + Supportive Environments

Language-rich environments are the foundation for future learning success.

Positive Thoughts

Resilience

Resilience = Love + Care + Safe Learning Opportunities

Feeling safe to try new things promotes the ability to deal with obstacles.

Resilience

Self Regulation

Self Regulation = Responsiveness + Role Modelling 

Self-regulation develops when adults respond sensitively to a child’s needs.

Self Regulation

Wellbeing

Wellbeing = Brain + Body

Positive physical touch provides opportunities for gentle and loving time together.

Wellbeing

We thank the team of dedicated professionals in the Etobicoke Brighter Futures Coalition that developed these IEMH Play Statements.

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