Start when they are babies. Always, even in your busy tough world, offer quality time to your children. Have a purpose and plan.
Emotional needs for you to meet.
Babies
Love, attention, touch and routine.
Ages 1 to 3
The same as babies except add empathy and understanding.
Ages 4 to 11
The same as group ages 1 to 3 except add, praise, safe boundaries, a sense of personal control and choice, support, ans respect.
Ages 12 to 18
The same as the last age group 4 to 11 except add freedom, independence, and trust.
When you help your children develop through open honest discussion in a comfortable and safe environment you will raise a happy child. Other skills to help them develop are stay focused on happiness in their environment, reflect on their accomplishment and how they felt when happy.
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