On a daily basis parents should try to communicate to their children that they are very worthy. Affirmation communicates to the mind of a child that he or she is very valuable and important. Not only does a child know he or she is loved, he or she feels loved. Children feel emotionally valuable through loving words, hand holding, squeezes, hugs and kisses and looks of endearment.
Children usually enjoy receiving affection well into adulthood.
Praise is one reward that can never be overdone. Compliment your children. Tell them that they have done a good job, then build up their spirit by telling them how neat they are. Children, however, do not always act praiseworthy. At times, parents will not appreciate what their children do.