Not exact matches
The increased levels of maternal oxytocin, a natural hormone that creates a «relaxation and well - being» response, aids in mom responding
with nurturing and
affectionate behaviors toward her baby.
This aids mom (or dad) in responding
with nurturing and
affectionate behaviors towards baby, they become more sensitive and aware of baby's needs, and leads to feeling more confident about parenting skills!
They compared kids whose parents are generally
affectionate, have reasonable discussions about
behavior with their child and set healthy boundaries (authoritative)
with those whose parents were strict about limits without much dialogue or affection (authoritarian).
Predictable and consistent
behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training
Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite
with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
These dogs get along well
with other dogs, though they can sometimes exhibit dominant
behavior, and they are generally
affectionate and friendly
with people.
Temperament /
Behavior If well - bred and trained, the Saint Bernard will be a gentle,
affectionate companion that gets along well
with children.
The family unit is the primary context for providing the nurturance, resources, and opportunities essential for healthy development.7 Key parenting skills associated
with positive child outcomes in early and middle childhood include warm,
affectionate interactions that are responsive to children's needs («warmth»), firm discipline in terms of the setting of developmentally appropriate limits and expectations for children's
behavior («control»), and an absence of irritable, angry affect («irritability»).7, 8 These behavioral dimensions can be combined to classify a number of «styles» of parenting.
They reported feeling calm and connected
with their partner, leading to warm and
affectionate behavior, even when they fought.
On the one hand, they can be very beneficial because women tend to be more empathetic and
affectionate with each other and value intimacy more than men do.4 Women tend to be very supportive when their female friends are under stress; they engage in what psychologists refer to as «tend - and - befriend»
behaviors.5 This means that women respond to each other's needs by forming friendship alliances and comforting one another during difficult times.
The Case for High Nurturance Nurturing
behaviors of parents that predict social competence include
affectionate and friendly interaction
with the child; consideration for the child's feelings, desires and needs; interest in the child's daily activities; respect for the child's points of view; expression of parental pride in the child's accomplishments; and support and encouragement during times of stress in the child's life.
It might take her a while to respond to your overtures, but your
affectionate behavior can win her back and encourage her to respond
with affection and sexual responses of her own, affirms Jimmy Evans in «The Importance of Non-Sexual Affection» on his Marriage Today website.
Seven of the
behaviors were endorsed by between 40 and 60 % of the respondents (made child choose, asked child to keep secrets, tried to turn against other parent, required favoritism of child, upset child
affectionate with other parent, encouraged reliance on himself or herself, confided in child).