- Physical Touch: Since the day I found out I was pregnant my hands were all over my belly. I just couldn’t resist touching my belly, knowing that my baby was there with me 24/7. I did the physical touch throughout my pregnancy, however when I had her the story changed, it got worse but it is the best thing you can do to let your child know how much you lover her/him. I touch my daughter every single day, every single time I have the opportunity I touch her. I hug her as much as I can, I kiss her, I rub her back when I put her to sleep, I love rubbing her legs while I am feeding her, I rub her hair, her face, her hands and fingers. I pretty much let my baby know through the love of physical touch how much I lover her and how much she means to me. The best part for me is when I snuggle with her in bed at night.
2. Words of Affirmation: It is very important for me to let my daughter know how much I love her. We as a family let her know throughout the day how much she is loved. I do make sure every time before I go to bed I say I love you. Affirming all of her efforts are going to help her in the future to always try and never give up. Every time when she rolls over, attempts to seat up or lay down I give her a positive affirmation. When she doesn’t get it the first time, it is ok, she has to try again until she succeeds. When a child make a mistake, acknowledging their good intentions, efforts and determination is very important.
3. Quality Time: I bring my baby with me when I run errands, when I cook she is with me, when I do laundry and fold her clothes I do it with her and I make sure I talk to her while I am doing those thing. When the weather was nice I would take walks with her and have conversations with her. She may not be able to answer me back but she sure is listening. One of the things I enjoy the most is when we make silly faces and then we laugh together . Make sure you spend quality time with your loved ones.
4. Gifts: Choosing small, inexpensive tokens or small homemade presents is just absolutely the best. I have started creating different small gifts for my daughter so I can give it to her when she is bigger, but i love all the small tokens I have received from friends and family members and I cant wait to let her know different stories about them. I am also creating a photo album from the day she was born to-date, there are so many good memories to share, I want her to know how she has changed our lives, i want her to feel important. I want her to know that in the future if she wants to do the same and share happiness this way she should.
5. Act of Service: Carrying them to bed and tucking them in, brushing their hair, organizing and cleaning their closet and their drawers, sitting down to do their homework with them, giving your child a surprise room make over for them is all an act of service. Teach them, show them to be kind, help others and help themselves, their lives would be much pleasant if they learn all of these.
God Bless,
Janitza
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