- Tuck a note into their lunchbox or book bag. Write a sweet
thought or a short joke to make them smile. - Give them a big
hug for no particular reason at all. - When you part in the
morning, tell them that you will be praying for them today. -
Put a small treat on their bed for them to find when they get
home in the afternoon - Smile at them often. - Make eye contact
and truly listen when your child is telling you something. -
When they have completed a task well, praise them. - While they
are close by, relate to someone else something good that your
child has done. - If you see them struggling with a task, offer
your help. - Watch for an area in their character where you see
growth and spend a few minutes communicating to them how proud
you are of how they're maturing. - Willingly do something they
ask you to do - stop working and play a game, help them find a
lost item, etc. - Allow them to help you with a project you're
working on that they're interested in - cooking, cleaning,
scrapbooking, or other chor