Teaching Love and Care

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There are different ways to show young children affection and love. It is easy to tell when it is straightforward, a hug or kiss, or the words, “I love you.” Other ways a person might show love is through actions—playing together, singing songs, or bringing something special home. Young children respond better to demonstrating love. Use words to describe love with action. In this way the feelings are clear and not misunderstood.

Young children feel affection and care through direct contact and attention. It is hard to feel important if everyone seems to be too busy to care about what is important to the child: new discoveries, the bath, changing diapers, and food, just to name a few.

Showing love also means guiding the actions of young children. As young children grow more independent, the people responsible need to understand these growing skills. The family needs to love enough to hold in, and love enough to let go. But as important as it is to allow children the freedom to explore and be themselves, it is important to set limits for children. Clearly express to your child what is acceptable behavior in all sorts of daily situations.

Respect the child's self-esteem, the child's sense of worth, by being firm, but kind. Maintain control of yourself and your emotions. Remember how important your child is to you. Combine your intuition and your intelligence to demonstrate love and affection, by showing and telling.[:zh]

There are different ways to show young children affection and love. It is easy to tell when it is straightforward, a hug or kiss, or the words, “I love you.” Other ways a person might show love is through actions—playing together, singing songs, or bringing something special home. Young children respond better to demonstrating love. Use words to describe love with action. In this way the feelings are clear and not misunderstood.

Young children feel affection and care through direct contact and attention. It is hard to feel important if everyone seems to be too busy to care about what is important to the child: new discoveries, the bath, changing diapers, and food, just to name a few.

Showing love also means guiding the actions of young children. As young children grow more independent, the people responsible need to understand these growing skills. The family needs to love enough to hold in, and love enough to let go. But as important as it is to allow children the freedom to explore and be themselves, it is important to set limits for children. Clearly express to your child what is acceptable behavior in all sorts of daily situations.

Respect the child's self-esteem, the child's sense of worth, by being firm, but kind. Maintain control of yourself and your emotions. Remember how important your child is to you. Combine your intuition and your intelligence to demonstrate love and affection, by showing and telling.[:id]There are different ways to show young children affection and love. It is easy to tell when it is straightforward, a hug or kiss, or the words, “I love you.” Other ways a person might show love is through actions—playing together, singing songs, or bringing something special home. Young children respond better to demonstrating love. Use words to describe love with action. In this way the feelings are clear and not misunderstood.

Young children feel affection and care through direct contact and attention. It is hard to feel important if everyone seems to be too busy to care about what is important to the child: new discoveries, the bath, changing diapers, and food, just to name a few.

Showing love also means guiding the actions of young children. As young children grow more independent, the people responsible need to understand these growing skills. The family needs to love enough to hold in, and love enough to let go. But as important as it is to allow children the freedom to explore and be themselves, it is important to set limits for children. Clearly express to your child what is acceptable behavior in all sorts of daily situations.

Respect the child's self-esteem, the child's sense of worth, by being firm, but kind. Maintain control of yourself and your emotions. Remember how important your child is to you. Combine your intuition and your intelligence to demonstrate love and affection, by showing and telling.[:]