EDITOR ’ S PICK
Raising children involves a lot of ups and downs . There are no perfect parents or perfect children , but we can have a perfectly beautiful relationship with our children if we are mindful of the trust and attachment we create .
Here are 20 ways to make deposits into your child ’ s emotional bank account today :
• Laugh together . Tell a silly joke or watch a comedy .
• Say “ yes ” to something fun .
• Offer an extra hug .
• Cook their favorite meal .
• Do a chore for them ( or help them with a big one ).
• Write a kind note and leave it on their mirror .
• Put away your devices and distractions and give your undivided attention .
• Notice something good about them and compliment them for it .
• Let them overhear you speaking highly of them .
• Smile when they enter the room .
• Make eye contact when they speak to you .
• Create a small , handmade gift for them .
• Read a book together .
• Have a little dance party .
• Play a board game .
• Go on a hike together .
• Tell them stories from your childhood .
• Say “ I love you ” a lot .
• Watch a show or movie that they choose .
• Tell them the things you like about them .
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