Children need support and the presence of their parents to develop a good self-esteem and social skills for their future life. You can support your child by:

• Offer help and support whenever needed

• Be a positive model for handling negative feelings

• Respect the privacy of your child

• Respect your child as an individual and very special person

• Welcome your child in your arms

• Invite your child to spend time with you every day

• Talk to him or her and support the verbal expression of emotions

• Try to understand why the child feels like she or he feels, and validate feelings

• Be interested in hobbies and strengths of your child

• Admire creative thinking and individual problem-solving of your child

• Encourage responsibility and social awareness