In many ways, our love is expressed in a non-verbal relationship, but the basis of everything has always been and will always be communication.

It is words that set the tone of our life – no more and no less. Words can hurt, but words can also heal.

That is why it is so important to be able to tell a loved one what you feel for him and how dear he is to you.

That is why it is pleasant for us to hear such words addressed to ourselves – it gives joy, increases self-esteem, strengthens relationships, and gives confidence.

And it all starts in childhood.

Say such words to a child and you will teach him to love and be loved, to be more self-confident and to give resilience to others, to listen and hear, to give and receive, to enjoy life and to please others, to appreciate and be grateful – and first of all to you.

That is why psychologists recommend: to your child as often as possible...

SAY:

1. "I love you." 2. "I love you no matter what." 3. "I love you even when you are mad at me." 4. "I love you even when I am mad at you." 5. "I love you even when you are far away from me. My love is always with you." 6. "If I could choose any child on earth, I would still choose you." 7. "I love you to the moon, around the stars and back." 8. "Thank you." 9. "I enjoyed playing with you today." 10. "My favorite memory of the day is when we did something together."

TELL THEM:

11. The story of their birth or adoption.

12. How you looked after them when they were little.

13. The story of how you chose their names.

14. About themselves at their age.

15. About how their grandparents met.

16. What your favorite colors are.

17. That sometimes you find things difficult, too.

18. That when you hold their hand and squeeze it 3 times, it's a secret code that means "I love you."

19. What your plan is.

20. What you are doing now.

LISTEN:

21. To your child in the car.

22. To what your child says about their toys, and think about how important it is to them.

23. A question that really interests your child.

24. One second longer than your patience allows.

25. Listen to the feelings behind your child's words.

ASK:

26. "Why do you think this happened?"

27. "What do you think will happen if...?"

28. “How can we find out?”

29. “What are you thinking about?”

30. “What is your best memory of the day?”

SHOW:

31. How to do something right instead of telling them not to.

32. How to cook.

33. How to fold clothes.

34. How and where to find information when you don’t know the answer.

35. Attachment to your spouse.

36. How to properly take care of yourself and groom yourself.

MAKE TIME:

37. To watch construction sites.

38. To watch and listen to the birds in the park.

39. To have your child help you cook.

40. To go somewhere together.

41. To do tasks at your child’s pace.

42. To simply sit with your child while he plays.

ENJOY YOUR CHILD:

43. Surprise him and clean his room.

44. Put chocolate in pancakes.

45. Put food in some fancy or funny shape.

46. Play with him on the floor.

Give:

47. Look at your child with kind eyes.

48. Smile when your child enters the room.

49. Reciprocate when your child touches you.

50. Give your child a chance to work out his frustrations (anger, rage) before helping him.