Showing your child affection and praise are quick and free things you can do each day.

You can show affection and praise when your child wakes up in the morning, as your child gets ready, when saying good-bye, during meals, at playtime, or at bedtime.

Affection is part of being a warm parent, which has many benefits for young children.

• For example, warm parenting helps children form good friendships.

Praise is a way to show your child approval.

Giving praise for specific behavior can lead to your child doing that behavior more.

Praising children's effort and hard work will help them learn to be motivated and believe that effort pays off.