50 Ways to Show Kids You Care
Acknowledge them
Notice them
Learn their names
Look in their eyes when you talk to them
Listen to them
Tell them their feelings are okay
Set boundaries that keep them safe
Listen to their stories
Present options when they seeks you counsel
Delight in their discoveries
Share their excitement
Follow them when they lead
Tell them how terrific they are
Show up at their concerts, games, and events
Find a common interest
Apologize when you?ve done something wrong
Point out what you like about them
Clip Magazine Pictures, articles that interest them
Catch them doing something right
Encourage win - win situations
Give them your undivided attention
Ask for their opinion
Let them solve most of their own problems
Help them become an expert at something
Empower them to help and be themselves
Love them, no matter what
Let them act their age
Applaud
Nurture them with good food, words and fun
Be flexible
Include them in conversation
Help them learn something new
Give them good choices
Accept them as they are
Become their advocate trust them
Create a safe, open environment
Encourage them to help others
Tackle new tasks together
Help them take a stand and stand with them
Make decisions together
Build something together
Encourage them to think big
Welcome their suggestions
Help them learn from mistakes
Be sincere
Introduce them to people of excellence
Introduce them to new experiences
Share a meal together
Expect their best; don't expect perfection