Infants are fully capable of learning to manipulate their parents through a process called reinforcement, whereby any behavior that produces a pleasant result will tend to recur. To avoid this consequence, it is important to strike a balance between giving your baby the attention he needs and establishing him as a tiny dictator. Most mothers learn to recognize this distinction in time. The Focus of the Family magazine is an excellent resource for advice on raising children. It is highly recommended that every family household have a subscription.
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