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"Parents and families are the first and
most important teachers. If families teach a love of learning, it
can make all the difference in the world to our children."
-Richard W. Riley
U.S. Secretary of Education (1993-2001)
Baby’s Bill of Rights
Author: Unknown
Talk to me:
Sing, hum, babble, or even read the funnies to me!
I don’t know exactly what you’re saying, but I need to hear you.
And I do know what you mean, even if I may not know the words.
Like your voice says “I love you.” Or when you yell, I hear “you’re a pest!”
Unless you communicate with me, how can I learn?
I learn from you.
Hold me:
Everything is so big and new to me.
I don’t understand where I am. Or who I am. And I get scared.
But when you hold me, I feel better. Your warmth warms me.
Your breath and heartbeat make me feel I belong.
Belong here, with you.
Answer my cry:
I don’t cry to get you upset. Or to get you mad.
I cry because I can’t tell you how I feel any other way.
Maybe I’m cold…or wet…or hungry…or scared and lonely.
Answer my cries. You’ll soon know what each one means.
You won’t spoil me. You’ll help me be a better baby,
And it will make you happier, too.
Love me:
Like me. Love me just as I am. Don’t expect me to do what I can’t do.
Like being toilet trained. My muscles aren’t ready yet.
I know I’m messy. But I’m growing. Overlook my baby weaknesses.
You’re the most important person in my world.
I can’t make it without you. So get to know me.
Have fun with me. And love me…just as I am.
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Children Learn What They LiveAuthor: unknown
If a child lives with criticism,
she learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
she learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,
he learns to be guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
she learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,
she learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
she learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
they learn to find love in the world.
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