100 ways to show children you care

We were talking about children's rights during our NSTP session, and our facilitator brought up this video I thought I'd share with you guys. thanks to buddythefrog for uploading it on YouTube. I tabulated the 100 ways below the video and share my insights on some of them. I'll put in bold the ones I agree with and in italics for those I want to provide insights.

1. Pay attention

2. Smile - I really think this is important as a sign of reassurance for them

3. Recognize

4. Ask about them

5. Listen

6. Set limits that protect them

7. Say a lot of "yes"

8. Let them show their feelings

9. Play with them

10. Be honest

11. Give them undivided attention

12. Laugh at their jokes

13. Hug

14. Notice when they act differently

15. Show options when they seek advice - if they come to you for advice, don't shun them!

16. Notice when they are absent-minded

17. Read with them

18. Stay with them when they are scared

19. Share their discoveries

20. Share their joys

21. Send letters or postcards

22. Surprise - it's always a good way to keep them interested

23. Call just to say "hello"

24. Give them space when needed

25. Contribute to their collections

26. Talk about their dreams

27. Hold hands - reassurance by gesture ^__^b

28. Talk to them at their height

29. Tell them how great they are

30. Develop traditions

31. Listen to their favorite song together

32. Let them teach you something

33. Cherish family meals

34. Be available - I cannot stress how this will make them happy; they have your time.

35. Compliment

36. Thank

37. Hang their art work

38. Apologize

39. Keep your promises - they will remember the promise you made until you fulfill it

40. Wave and smile when saying goodbye

41. Have fun!

42. Ask for their opinions

43. Show interesting books

44. Talk about yourself

45. Encourage

46. Play sports together

47. Praise moe, criticize less

48. Be curious together

49. Introduce them to family and friends

50. Play outside

51. Help them become an expert in something

52. Admit when wrong

53. Give them a special nickname - it will make them realize how important they are to you

54. Ask for their help

55. Applaude accomplishments

56. Say you are proud

57. Always support

58. Deal with problems and conflicts

59. Trust them

60. Find a common interest

61. Be flexible

62. Value their uniquenesses

63. Let them make mistakes - they ARE humans, after all

64. Let them join in conversations

65. Nourish

66. Understand when they have a hard day

67. Respect their choices

68. Accept them as they are

69. Share adventures

70. Tolerate their interruptions

71. Inspire creativity

72. Speak openly

73. Be silly together

74. Accept their suggestions

75. Make decisions together

76. Celebrate small accomplishments, like the first day of school

77. Build something together

78. Record a message

79. Help them learn from mistakes

80. Encourage them to help others

81. Share secrets

82. Introduce them to important people

83. Tell them your expectations

84. Expect the best, not perfection

85. Respect

86. Kiss

87. Be spontaneous

88. Share a meal

89. Hide surprises

90. Tell bedtime stories

91. Visit when they are sick

92. Be consistent

93. Encourage them to be themselves

94. Dream together

95. Go to events, games and recitals

96. Visit their school

97. Help learn something new

98. Meet their friends

99. Look inside their eyes

100. Love. No matter what. Love.