Caring neighborhood Toddlers experience caring neighbors. Parents communicate toddlers needs to caretakers outside the home. The family places toddlers at the center of family life and recognizes the need to set limits for toddlers. Other adults in the community value and appreciate toddlers. The family involves toddlers in family life.
Parents serve others in the community.
This includes childproofing these environments. Boundaries and Expectations 11. Parents are aware of toddlers preferences and adapt the environment to suit toddlers needs. Parents set age-appropriate limits for toddlers. Neighborhood boundaries Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring and supervising toddlers behavior as they begin to play and interact outside the home.