Importance Of Transitions In Children

Transition is very important when it comes to infants, toddlers, and families. Transitions help the children with their memory, cognitive skills, and it help there daily routines to be smooth. There are three things you should do when it comes to transitions which are inserimento,routines, and activities. Inserimento literally means “becoming inserted,” but is better translated as “settling in.” It refers to the method of fostering relationships and communication when the child is entering the infant and toddler program for the first time (Bove,1999,2001). In Italy they have caregivers who are well known and know the children and the children knows them as well. Parents are welcome to visit their child in the daycare facility. The administrations communicated an image of the programs that will reassure parents amd make them feel welcome in the center. When the child is transitioning in and out of the school it is important that the child tell their parents hello and goodbye. The children need closure with their parents in the morning so their schedule can run smoothly. Caregivers should be very supported whn it comes to transitions and routines. Sometimes it takes children longer than others to adjust to a new environment. When …show more content…
At the first contact, a member of the staff is available to answer questions, listen to concerns, and set up meetings and visits. I have seen parents who have had several children but once they put their babies in daycare they become emotional. So the number one thing I would recommend is for the parents to visit or call the center that always works best for the families. Another thing you can do is post pictures of the child and their families. No matter where I work I always made sure I had a family board I would post the pictures of the child and their