We had our first visit with the Maternal and Child Health Nurse the other day and in her little packet of information for us was a poster offering 72 different ways to praise your child. 'Good girl' comes so naturally, but we're encouraged to praise the action rather than the person. Mike and I have been joking, 'That was very productive' and 'Good effort' after a big burp or nappy change, but apparently by toddler years much of parenting will be habitual. It's a little daunting to think that we're already begun the process of raising what we hope will be a healthy, happy and resilient girl.
And our tiny little girly with a big teddy bear, well I just couldn't resist. :)
