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Love and affection:
Giving a child love and attention helps her feel confident, relaxed and happy, which in turn, promotes her intellectual development (watch video clip)

A predictable world:
Providing routines and consistent responses gives a child a sense that the world is trustworthy and teaches him that he can depend on you (watch video clip)

The sound of your voice:
The newborn brain is especially interested in sounds – the building blocks of speech and language. Let a baby hear your voice as much as possible (watch video clip).

Supportive Cheer:
Science has demonstrated that children who receive lots of love and attention actually learn better (watch video clip).

Spoiling a Child?
Everyday interactions offer the comfort and security that help promote learning (watch video clip):