Day to Day the Relationship Way

"Wittmer and Honig really know babies, and they know that babies need teachers who create, every day, an environment filled with authentic, responsive relationships-with family members, babies, and with each other-that provide the secure foundation for exploration and curiosity, development and learning. This book illustrates how this all happens." - Bonnie Neugebauer, Global Impact Engineer, World Forum Foundation and Founding Editor of Exchange
"The authors have captured the essence of living with infants and toddlers: who they are and what they need from adults to thrive. Along with clear guidance on all aspects of building a responsive program come memorable gems such as "caring for the spirit of the child" and 'dancing the developmental ladder'." - Diane Dodge, Early Childhood Educator and Founder, Teaching Strategies, LLC
"This book explores the essence of what it means to be an infant and toddler educator. Honig and Wittmer approach teaching and caring for our youngest learners with equal doses of love and science, with a deep respect for families." - Sherry Cleary, University Dean of Early Childhood Initiatives, City University of New York
"This wonderful book is sure to become a classic in early childhood literature. Carefully corroborated by research and a wealth of delightful anecdotal examples, it provides a thorough overview of how teachers establish a supportive classroom climate for infants and toddlers." - Eva Essa, Foundation Professor Emerita, University of Nevada, Reno
"Brimming with practical, well-researched information, in addition to an abundance of concrete strategies, Day to Day the Relationship Way provides all the essentials for creating the quality programs society owes its youngest learners. The authors not only inform but also inspire us to provide the gentle, consistent care on which the well-being of our infants and toddlers depends." - Jane Lannak, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Early Childhood Learning Laboratory, Boston University
"Supervisors, coaches, professors, and others trying to make sense of working with and teaching infants and toddlers: You will find this book's focus on relationships-and the development of them-in every way, throughout each day, worthy of your attention." - Ellen Cogan, Owner and Chief Consultant