Pick a quiet time to sit down with your child and put lotion on his or her fingers and toes, rubbing it in gently and slowly.  You can talk about how special the toes and fingers are; they belong to your child.  As you rub the lotion in, comment on how you're applying lotion to the fingers and toes and the child is still The name of your child.  This helps the child develop a stronger sense of self.  Have fun!   more »