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Baby Emotions
A Look at Your Infant's Feelings
By Lisa Marie Metzler
The thought of a baby watching your every move may make some parents nervous and overly protective. Dr. Herschkowitz has simple advice for parents: Model the behavior you expect of your child.
Set and enforce guidelines appropriate for the age and temperament of the child. Don't smile and laugh at behavior that is discouraged. The laughter she sees on your face will only encourage her to repeat the behavior. Echo your baby's smiles and cooing. Hold your baby firmly, distract her and speak quietly when she is angry. Be consistent.
Dr. Herschkowitz reminds us that children need a warm and predictable environment to form close relationships with those around them. If children are ignored or their emotions are not met with proper responses, they may have difficulties forming positive relationships later in life.
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