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Soothing Salve
Keep a plastic bottle of lotion that smells nice in the refrigerator.
When your child is upset because of a skinned knee or a struggle with a sibling,
invite her to sit on your lap while you apply some cool, soothing salve on her
hands, arms, and legs.
Speak to your child in a soothing, calm voice.
After your child has calmed down, talk together about what she can do to feel
better.
Now Try This
Invite your child to pick an activity that is new to him, such as making pancakes.
Let him know that he will get a chance to do the task with you as his helper.
Follow a recipe card with simple directions.
Your child can pour and stir.
Let your child know that you will heat the pan and flip the pancakes.
Encourage him to feel proud that he tried something new today.
Provide your child with time to play with you and time to play alone with
you nearby.
Plan a special way to say goodbye to your child when she goes to school, such
as a bear hug, hearts touching, or tummy tickles to help her feel secure. Read
the book The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, to learn a special way to help your
child feel secure when you are apart.
Encourage your child to tell you about his teachers and friends at school. Put
a picture of his teachers in a family album.
Your child will learn how to relate to adults based on your family and cultural
expectations. For example, you will help him learn to look adults directly in
the eye when spoken to or lower his eyes to show respect, as taught in your
culture.