Every child needs:
1. To have their basic needs met: warmth, food, shelter and clothing and rest.
- To know they will be fed regularly, so they don't feel hungry.
- To have their pain soothed quickly.
- To sleep undisturbed for hours at a time.
- To not be left alone. They need to know that someone will be there when they are sad, afraid or need something.
- To feel the comfort and security of arms around them, just for hugs or to rock them to sleep.
- To hear the gentle, loving voice of a mother or father to make them feel loved.
- To feel the loving touch or the stroke of a hand on their skin to make them feel accepted and cared for.
- To know they are in a safe, secure environment with the skills to know that to do in case of danger.
- To feel safe from danger. To know someone is there to protect them at all times.
- To enjoy an everyday routine that takes care of their every need.
- To know adults' expectations and to be taught how to meet them.
- To experience caring and consistent parenting.
- Once the above needs are met, a child learns to trust those who care for them.
- To be asked for their opinion or ideas lets them know that what they say and do makes a difference.
- To be included in adult conversations at times.
- To be given opportunities to learn as much as they can. Knowledge creates confidence.
- To be able to discover and develop their special abilities and passions.
- To be given responsibilities at home and school.
- To be given praise and encouragement for work well done.
- To be corrected in a timely, fair manner.
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