10 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Truly Loved

1-Give a 20-Second Hug

By given a hug to your baby you create a deep sense of comfort, connection, and security.

Hugging has many benefits including : 

1-Strengthens the attachment bond between parents and children.

2-Stimulates brain development, as physical contact releases oxytocin (the love hormone) which supports neuronal growth.

3-Improves sleep quality by providing a sense of safety, relaxation, and trust after physical contact with the parents.

2-Offer a Compliment

Catch your child doing something right and compliment them on it can :

1-Strengthens the Parent-Child Relationship

2-Boosts self-esteem : The child feels seen, valued, and gains confidence in their abilities.

3-Encourages the repetition of positive behaviors : When a behavior is positively recognized, the child is more likely to repeat it.

3-Let Your Kindness Be Heard

When your child hears you speak positively about them to someone else, that boosts her Self-Esteem and Encourages Positive Behavior.

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4- Make Eye Contact and Smile

When your eyes meet your child’s eyes, do not look away, a moment of sincere eye contact accompanied by a warm smile can reassure them of your love.

5-Sing Their Favorite Song Together

Listen to and memorize their favorite songs, they may not be to your taste, but they will make you the best parent in the world in their eyes.

Moreover, this will also create joyful memories and fun experiences that contribute to their emotional well-being.

6- Tell Them a Quick Joke

Shared laughter with your child  is a wonderful way to connect and relieve stress, making everything feel a little brighter!

7-End The night With a Cosy Bedtime Story

Telling a story to your child has numerous benefits, including:

1-Boosts Imagination and Creativity.

2-Enhances Language and Communication Skills.

3-Develops Listening and Concentration Skills.

8- Admire Their Artwork or Handiwork Shifts Focus from Criticism to Encouragement

The Handiwork may not be perfect and still requires a lot of improvement.

But spending a moment admiring a recent drawing or project they completed boosts his self-confidence and motivates him to keep going.

9-Show a Tiny Gesture of Affection

Like simple yet meaningful, Holding their hand or Gentle hair ruffle or pat on the back.

By displaying these small gestures the child learns how to be loving and compassionate towards others.

10-Say “Thank You”or “I’m Proud of You

Tell him how proud you are of him when he does well, even when he doesn’t do well as long as he tries, and thank them when they display positive behavior or take the initiative to do something kind.

A sincere “Thank You” or “I’m proud of you lets your child know their contributions and growth don’t go unnoticed