MAKING YOUR CHILD FEEL SPECIAL

Raising a happy, self-confident child involves making sure that they feel like they matter to you and have individual worth. Here are five everyday ways to make that happen.

Spending a little extra time each day letting your child know that they are special and deserve individual attention from you has a hugely positive effect on their self-esteem and sense of worth. Studies indicate that kids who feel loved and individually valued by their parents develop a stronger sense of personal identity and self-worth whereas those who don't receive this parental focus tend to act out in older years to negatively get their parents attention.

The aim here is to communicate a sense of importance, meaning and unconditional love to your little ones. As time is in short supply for parents, these simple suggestions are designed to be included in your everyday routine.

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