The effort you make affects each one of us, and we are grateful for the dedication and patience you bring to this responsibility. You create the quality of life kids enjoy and the trust they learn. Cherish the children in your care. Love them, hold them and keep them safe from harm. Teach them the joy of family life.
Share smiles and laughter.
Show your love. The most significant development in understanding children's behavior in this past century has occurred in the last 10 years. Researchers are beginning to uncover the role that genetics play in forming personalities, bestowing potential abilities and bringing special problems. In the past millennium, parents were blamed for causing a child to be depressed, hyperactive or schizophrenic. We now know vulnerabilities to specific problems are present at birth in the genetic code of each individual.