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Next to love, one of the
biggest gifts we can give our children is clear limits.
Clear limits help them feel safe and secure. But when
is the right time to begin setting these limits?
A good time to start is around the first year, when children
begin to understand what is okay and what is not. We help
them when we have clear and reasonable expectations.
As your child grows, offer her choices and involve her
in making the rules. This helps her become independent
and accept responsibility for her actions. If you set
a good example and praise appropriate behavior, your job
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Dealing with Difficult Behavior
Corina says, “First, I look at Kayla
to make sure she is paying attention. Then I explain,
very simply, why her behavior needs to change.
I always offer her a couple of choices we can
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You
Can’t Spoil a Baby
Give your baby prompt, loving attention. Babies
feel insecure and anxious when their needs are not
met. When your baby does something you don’t
like, gently move him or remove a dangerous object
from his path.
Babies are fragile. Hitting or shaking a baby can
cause brain damage or even death. Yelling upsets
babies. If you feel that you might lose your temper
or hurt your baby, get help right away. Put him
in his crib, walk into the next room and count to
10. Then call a friend or this confidential helpline:
Child Abuse Hotline. |
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