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1. Growth

2. Love and connection

3. Contribution

4. Certainty

5. Significance

6. Variety / Uncertainty

Growth

We need to grow mentally through experiences and learning as we develop and get

older in order for our brains to collate information and new patterns of healthy

behaviour. Children should be provided with choices and opportunities to develop

their inner strength. Allow them to decide on things whenever they can however

small and watch them flourish.

Love and Connection

We need love and connection from our relationships that we have with each other

for us to feel safe and secure. Give children plenty of praise at the right times letting

them know that they are loved regardless of anything else that is going on in your

own or their lives.

Contribution

We need to contribute in positive ways to our relationships and the world in which

we live so that we harbour feelings of self-worth. Allow children to contribute

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