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Warm and Gentle

Warm and Gentle means responding to your child in a warm, caring and calm way. Having a positive relationship with your child helps them build language, thinking, social and emotional skills.

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Here are some simple ideas to connect with your child, support their learning and stay calm during everyday ups and downs.

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Watch a real-life example of Warm and Gentle

Watch how Dad is warm and gentle in his interactions with his children, Nina and Holly. Notice that he stays calm even when things aren’t going to plan.

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Bonding with your baby

A visual guide to support you with ideas for building closeness through everyday care and play.

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