As children learn to manuver their way around beginning with crawling and then taking their first steps parents praise them with wild applause and proud words of encouragement.  But each new accomplishment in a childs life is worthy of the same praise as their first steps which will help build their confidence and self esteem.  Small successes lead to big ones and as a childs pride grows, your expressions of love and support lets him know that you are right there with him.   This connection lasts a lifetime and, like a  priceless heirloom, will be passed to future generations.