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QUALITY FAMILY RELATIONSHIP & PARENTAL HEALTH
•Take some time for yourself and spend some individual time with your partner. •Pick the toddler up. Cuddle her, hold her, and talk with her. •Show affection in the family. •Spend some individual time with each child. •Create opportunities for each family member to interact with and play with the toddler every day. •Promote family communication. Play games with the toddler. •Share meals as a family whenever possible. •Reach agreement with all family members on how to support the toddler's emerging independence while maintaining consistent limits. •Limit the number of people who provide care for your child while you and your partner are working. •Discuss with the health professional your own preventive and health-promoting practices (e.g. using seat belts, avoiding tobacco, eating properly, exercising and doing breast self-exams or testicular self-exams).
12 MONTHS OLD
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