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The Invisible Influence: The Power of Modeling Behavior

    If you've ever doubted how important you are to your child, then this article is for you! The truth is, you are one of the most important people in their life, and everything you do has an impact on them. But how does this happen? 

    Well, let me share a bit of our own experiences...

    • Little Kitchen Wizard: One day, as one of my sons was diligently working in the kitchen, I noticed that he stood exactly like me. Then I realized that he was mimicking everything I did. If I smiled, he smiled too. If I got nervous, he got nervous too. Even the smallest gestures affect them!
    • The Big Moments: I remember the first time I saw one of them building his Lego in his room. That was the moment I realized how much he pays attention to me, even when it seems like he's living in his own world. What he said while he created his world was a direct reflection of our words and actions, sometimes even shockingly so from conversations we thought he hadn't heard. So, always be attentive, their ears are always open, even if sometimes it seems like they don't hear anything.

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