Ways to Show Children You Care
Notice them
Smile a lot
Acknowledge them
Ask them about themselves
Look in their eyes when you talk to them
Listen to them
Play with them
Read aloud together
Giggle together
Be nice
Be honest
Be yourself
Listen to their stories
Hug them
Suggest better behaviors when they act out
Delight in their discoveries
Share their excitement
Laugh at their jokes
Be relaxed
Kneel, squat, or sit so you’re at their eye level
Answer their questions
Tell them how terrific they are
Hold hands during a walk
Listen to their favorite music with them
Display their artwork
Thank them
Point out what you like about them
Give them lots of compliments
Catch them doing something right
Encourage win-win solutions
Give them your attention
As for their opinion
Have fun together
Be curious with them
Let them tell you how they feel
Help them become an expert at something
Praise more; criticize less
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Be consistent
Marvel at what they can do
Tell them how proud you are of them
Be happy
Ask them to help you
Support them
Applaud their successes
Believe in them
Be flexible
Delight in their uniqueness
Notice when they grow
Respect them
Join in their adventures
Help them learn something new
Be understanding when they have a difficult day
Give them good choices
Inspire their creativity
Accept them as they are
Appreciate their individuality
Talk openly with them
Tolerate their interruptions
Create a safe, open environment
Be available
Cheer their accomplishments
Encourage them to help others
Tackle new tasks together
Believe what they say
Build something together
Encourage them to think big
Help them learn from mistakes
Be sincere
Tell them what you expect of them
Introduce them to new experiences
Expect their best; don’t expect perfection
Empower them to help them be themselves
Love them no matter what
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