what good teachers they are.
Dress Up Clothes
Let your child wear dress-up clothes to the supermarket if they want to.
Overhearing You Compliment Them
Let your child overhear you saying something wonderful about them.
Watching The Full Moon Together
Stay up late to see the full moon together and show them the stars.
Print Out Photos Of Friends & Family
Print photos of their friends and family so they have something physical to look at daily.
Let Them Vent
When your kid is upset, let them vent. They have every right to air their feelings just like everyone else.
Heart-Shaped Pancakes For Breakfast
Cook them heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast or whatever shape makes them happy.
Dance Party
Crank up some music and have a random dance party.
Secret Family Handshake
Come up with a secret family handshake that you guys can do after school or in the morning before school.
A Whiteboard To Leave Messages For Each Other
Hang a whiteboard in their room where you can leave messages for each other.
Pillow Fight
Start a pillow fight before it’s time for them to sleep.
Share Your Old Diaries, Photos, & Letters
Share your old diaries, photos, and letters from when you were their age, telling them what makes them like you and uniquely different and their own person.
Thanking Them For Doing Chores On Their Own
Thank your child when they do a chore on their own—even if it’s just hanging up a wet towel or refilling a water pitcher. They’ll appreciate you recognizing they did something without you telling them to do it.