Family support Family life provides high levels of love and support. Positive family communication Parents communicate with toddlers in positive ways. Parents respond to toddlers in a reasonable amount of time and respect their needs. Parents have support from three or more adults and ask for help when needed.
Toddlers receive additional love and comfort from at least one adult other than their parents.
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.