From the American Academy of Pediatrics comes this list of 14 ways to show your love to your children: Use plenty of positive words with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm. Children often don't understand it, and if they do, it creates a negative interaction. Respond promptly and lovingly to your child's physical and […]
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