As you think about creating environments that encourage the children in your care to develop a healthy sense of self, it is important to reflect on environments that helped you while you were growing up. Take some time to reflect on the following questions. Then, share and discuss your responses with a trainer, coach, or family child care administrator.

1. What types of spaces helped you feel safe, valued, confident, understood, and successful while you were growing up?
2. Which of these characteristics or qualities do you want to try to recreate within your family child care setting?