Bake cookies, tell stories, laugh and giggle with them...Remember you are always on their side. Give them smiles and little winks. Sneak a candy into their hands, treat them to an ice- cream, movie or a carousel ride. Don't know how old they are, but sometimes even a comic book can make you their friend for life.
Don't be disappointed if they are at first shy. Give them time, and let them set their own pace. But show a sincere interest in them, and they will be drawn to you.
Have fun Di! You love children, so you have already won half the battle!