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150 Ways

150 Ways. to show kids you care. Smile a lot. Notice them. Acknowledge them. Learn their names. Seek them out. Remember their birthdays. Ask them about themselves. Look in their eyes when you talk to them. Listen to them. Play with them. Read aloud together. BE Nice. Giggle Together.

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150 Ways

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  1. 150 Ways to show kids you care

  2. Smile a lot Notice them Acknowledge them Learn their names Seek them out Remember their birthdays

  3. Ask them about themselves Look in their eyes when you talk to them Listen to them Play with them

  4. Read aloud together BE Nice Giggle Together Say YES a lot Tell them their feelings are OK

  5. Set boundaries that keep them safe BE HONEST Be yourself Listen to their stories

  6. Hug them Forget your worries sometimes and concentrate only on them Notice when they are acting differently Present options when They seek your counsel Play outside together

  7. Surprise them Stay with them when they are afraid Invite them over for juice

  8. Suggest better behaviors when they act out Feed them when they are hungry Delight in their discoveries

  9. Share their excitement Send them aletterorpostcard Follow them when they lead Notice when they are absent Call them to say hello

  10. Surprise!! Hide surprises for them to find Give them space when they need it Contribute to their collections Discuss their dreams & nightmares

  11. Laugh at their jokes Be relaxed Kneel, squat or sit so you’re at their eye level

  12. E r r T f c i i Answer their questions Tell them how they are Create a tradition with them and keep it Learn what they have to teach

  13. Use your ears more than your mouth Make yourself available Show up at their concerts, games, and events Find a common interest

  14. Hold hands during a walk Apologize when you’ve done something wrong Keep the promises you make Listen to their favorite music with them

  15. Display their artwork in your home Wave & smile when you part Thank them Point out what you like about them

  16. Clip magazine pictures or articles that interest them Give them lots of compliments Catch them doing something right

  17. Give them your undivided attention Encourage win-win solutions Ask for their opinion Have fun together

  18. Be curious with them Introduce them to your friends and family Tell them how much you like being with them Let them solve most of their own problems Meet their parents Meet their friends

  19. Let them tell you h o w t h e y f e e l Help them become an expert at something Be excited when you see them

  20. Let them act their age My little book of compliments Praise more criticize less Tell them about yourself Beconsistent Admit when you make a mistake

  21. Enjoy your time together Give them Marvel a special at what they can do nickname proud Tell them how you are of them Pamper them

  22. Unwind together B happy Ask them to help you Support them Applaud their successes

  23. Tell them stories in which they are the hero Be flexible Deal with problems and conflicts while they are still small Chaperone a dance Believe in them Nurture them with good food, good words, and good fun

  24. Delight in their uniqueness Let them make mistakes Notice when they grow Wave and honk when you drive by them

  25. Give them immediate feedback Include them in conversations Respect them Join in their adventures

  26. Visit their schools H elp them learn something new e understanding when they have a difficult day B

  27. Give themgoodchoices Be silly together Respect the choices they make

  28. Hang out together Make time to be with them Inspire their creativity

  29. ACCEPT THEM AS THEY ARE BECOME THEIR ADVOCATE Appreciate their individuality

  30. Talk openly with them Tolerate their interruptions Trust them Share a secret Write a chalk message on their sidewalk

  31. Cheer their accomplishments Encourage them to help others Create a Safe, OpenEnvironment Be Available

  32. Tackle new tasks together Help them to take a stand & stand with them Believe what they say

  33. Daydream with them they like Do what to do Make decisions together

  34. Mag nify their magnificence together something Build Encourage them to think BIG

  35. Go places with together Visit them when they are sick Celebrate their firsts & lasts Such as their first day of school Welcome their suggestions

  36. T R M T ape ecord a essage for them Help them learn from mistakes Be sincere Introduce them to people of excellence

  37. Contact them at home, if possible Introduce them to new experiences Share a meal together Tell them what you expect of them

  38. Be spontaneous Talk directly together Expect their best; don’t expect perfection Empower Them to Help and Be Themselves

  39. LOVETHEM NOMATTERWHAT Created by Judy Kuntz

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