“Children want to feel as though their life matters.”

“Children should be witnesses of parental affection.”

“Children are barometers of the chaos that exists within their lives.”

“Remind children that their successes and failures are not representations of their worth.”

“Children are sponges, soaking up every verbal and nonverbal interaction.”

“Do not forget that children are like rainbows; they come in an array of personalities, levels of resiliency, and a variety of temperaments.”

“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.”