Tell your child, “I don’t think you are filled up with Mommy/Daddy right now. I think Mommy is only up to your ankles! Let’s fill you up!” Give your child a long tight squeeze. “How about now? Whaaaat? Only to your knees? Okay, round two . . .” Squeeze your child again; maybe grimace, as if you’re using all your might. “What? Only to your belly? I thought I got higher with that squeeze! Okay, more Mommy coming, round three . . .” Once you or your child feels filled up, give one more squeeze, saying: “Okay, well let me give you some extra, just in case. There are so many changes these days,
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