Early childhood professionals have an essential role in creating and supporting stable, responsive environments that reduce and reverse the impact of adversity (Center on the Developing Child, 2015b). In this Discussion, you explore the impact of adverse experiences and the role of the early childhood professional in supporting healthy, nurturing developmental contexts. .

1. Early childhood professionals have an essential role in creating
and supporting stable, responsive environments that reduce and
reverse the impact of adversity (Center on the Developing
Child, 2015b). In this Discussion, you explore the impact of
adverse experiences and the role of the early childhood
professional in supporting healthy, nurturing developmental
contexts.