Many parents are surprised when their little ones demonstrate strong feelings of affection -- does a baby or toddler actually have the emotional skills to show such feelings? The answer is a resounding yes. Most children form deep, loving bonds with their parents and friends from a very early age. Some children utter the words much earlier, of course, but according to the ladies in Advice for Moms, 24 to 36 months seems to be the norm.

While raising babies, parents must remember that there is no such thing as too much affection, too much attention, or too much care. In fact, research proves that parenting is one aspect of adult life when doing things in excess is actually encouraged. When kids know they are loved, they know they have someone to trust.