It helps me to behave when you set clear and fair rules and show me how to follow them. Please be sensitive to my fears, even if you don't understand them. Even though I seem very independent, I still need lots of hugs and encouragement from you. I learn how I should feel about myself by the way that you treat me. Your care and respect help me feel like I am a worthwhile person.
Every child is different.
If you watch me closely, you will get clues about why I do what I do and how to help me grow. They are curious and ask many questions. They imitate others. They can name simple shapes. They begin to recognize letters and numbers.