Smile a lot.
Acknowledge them.
Ask them about themselves.
Look in their eyes when you talk to them.
Listen to them.
Read aloud together.
Tell them their feelings are okay.
Set boundaries that keep them safe.
Be honest.
Be yourself.
Hug them.
Forget your worries sometimes and concentrate only on them.
Surprise them.
Suggest better behaviors when they act out.
Delight in their discoveries.
Share their excitement.
Send them a letter or postcard.
Call them to say "Hello".
Hide surprises for them to find.
Contribute to their collections.
Discuss their dreams and nightmares.
Laugh at their jokes.
Kneel, squat, or sit so you're at their eye level.
Answer their questions.
Tell them how terrific they are.
Use your ears more than your mouth.
Make yourself available.
Show up at their concerts, games and events.
Find a common interest.
Apologize when you've done something wrong.
Keep the promises you make.
Smile and wave when you part.
Point out what you like about them.
Clip magazine pictures or articles that interest them.
Give them a lot of compliments.
Catch them doing something right.
Encourage win-win solutions.
Meet their friends.
Let them tell you how they feel.
Help them become an expert at something.
Be excited when you see them.
Let them act their age.
Praise more; criticize less.
Admit when you make a mistake.
Enjoy your time together.
Support them.
Applaud their successes.
Believe in them.
Tell them stories in which they are the hero.
Nurture them with good food, good words and good fun.
Delight in their uniqueness.
Let them make mistakes.
Notice when they grow.
Include them in conversations.
Respect them.
Join in their adventures.
Help them learn something new.
Be understanding when they have a difficult day.
Respect the choices they make.
Make time to be with them.
Inspire their creativity.
Accept them as they are.
Become their advocate.
Appreciate their personality.
Tolerate their interruptions.
Trust them.
Share a secret.
Cheer their accomplishments.
Encourage them to help others.
Tackle new tasks together.
Daydream with them.
Do what they like to do.
Magnify their magnificence.
Build something together.
Celebrate their firsts and lasts, such as the first school day.
Go places together.
Welcome their suggestions.
Visit them when they're sick.
Help them learn from mistakes.
Introduce them to a new experience.
Expect their best; don't expect perfection.
Empower them to help and be themselves.
Love them, no matter what.
