-Keep track of the changing amount of activity and excitement that each infant. can handle be- fore becoming overwhelmed.
-Get to know each baby's cycles of sleep, quiet alertness, feeding, and crying.
-Help babies to achieve quiet, alert states -prime time for play and learning.
-Slow down or stop interaction when a baby signals a need for a break or seems tired, before overload occurs.
-Help babies learn calming and coping skills. You might give a young baby a pacifier to suck or a favorite blanket to finger when she is mildly distressed, or you might help an older baby recover from a bump by playing with an interesting toy.
-Vary your emotional expression in tune with the child's. If a child is delighted with a discovery, game, show your enthusiasm as well. or accomplishment, If a child is distressed or sad, respond gently and sympathetically