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First of All, Your Child Is Special
The mental and emotional health of your child is just as important as physical health. From the earliest moment, a child needs to feel that he or she is special and cared about by family members and friends.
A child who enjoys good mental and emotional health is able to approach new situations with confidence. When children are comfortable with themselves, they can express their emotions in a positive way. As children learn to value themselves and develop confidence in their ability to make responsible decisions, they are building a sense of self-worth or self-esteem.
CONTENTS Introduction The Basics Important Things To Know ACTIVITIES Face File A Mirror of Me Quilt of Many Feelings My Folder This Is the Our Hands Smile If You Like Me! Follow the Recipe! Oven-Fried Potatoes Sticks & Stones Snack Brushhhh! To Share or Not To Share? I Do It for Me Hold That Tiger! Warm Up Stretch Run For It! Keep Going! Cool Down MORE IDEAS Safety First And They Licked the Platter Clean Growing Up Drug Free Appendices 1: Parents and the Schools 2: What We Can Do To Help Our Children Learn