Make Sure Your Children Know They are Loved
- Show love with hugs, smiles, kisses, talking and looking directly into your baby’s eyes.
- Remember that your baby cries to communicate with you.
- Understand that giving attention to a baby is not spoiling; when you respond to your baby’s cries and coos consistently, his learning is stimulated and he develops trust.
- Talk to your baby even before she seems to be able to understand what you are saying, and she will soon talk back to you.
- Imitate his coos and sounds – diaper changing, feeding, bathing and dressing are good times for you to talk with your young child.
- Say your child’s name in a cheerful, caring voice.
- Really listen when your child talks to you.
- Avoid calling your child names when discussing her behavior.
- Encourage and support your child by showing appreciation for his accomplishments.
- Improve your child’s self-esteem by teaching her how she can help others.
- Say “yes” and “I love you” more often than you say “no” or “don’t.”
- Make sure that your child has regular health exams and receives all appropriate immunizations.
- Seek help from specialists if you have concerns about your child’s development or need extra help during times of family stress.
- Demonstrate in ways she can understand that she is unique and special to you.
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