The primary emotional need of a one-year-old is simply to be loved and cared for so s/he can learn to trust the world. Contrary to popular belief, you really cannot spoil an infant. The more secure and happy they are as infants, the healthier they will be emotionally later in life. For more information on the emotional development of a baby or young child, you may want to read First Feelings.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Emotional Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D.

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!