How did the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, interact with children, and what is the prophetic educational methodology in that regard?

The Muslim nation has been distinguished by a unique educational system, established by the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, with the aim of building balanced generations capable of bearing the responsibility for human happiness in this world and the hereafter. This approach begins with choosing righteous spouses, then with supplication before intercourse, moving through caring for the pregnant woman and her psychological health, and culminating in the call to prayer (Adhan) in the newborn's ear immediately after birth to instill correct عقيدة (creed), followed by the Aqiqah (sacrifice) and naming. Prophetic education continues gradually with the child's psychological and physical growth, focusing on sound عقيدة (creed), social, ethical, and emotional upbringing. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was a model of fatherhood; he rejoiced in children, joked with them, and embraced them, which produced a unique generation in its faith, morals, and dealings.