Make a point of saying thank you when your child does something helpful, whether asked or unasked.
Have your child estimate how long it will take perform a task or travel somewhere, then do it to find the real answer.
Give your child a say in something, such as which movie to watch, what kind of pizza to order or which shirt to wear.
Suggest screen-free activities your child can do alone—crafts, reading or listening to music.
Enjoy some physical activity with your child. You’ll both get exercise— and it may lead to some interesting conversation.
Find a place to display things your child is proud of, such as awards and improved work.
Whenever possible, use positive phrases instead of pessimistic ones. Replace “It won’t work” with “Why don’t we try it?”
Ask to see some of your child’s returned schoolwork, such as a paper, test or art project.
Give your child a sincere compliment today.
Admit and apologize to your child when you’re wrong.
At dinner, have all family members talk about their heroes, and why they admire them.
Have your child tell you about the assignments that are due this week.
Play music while the family does chores. Have fun singing while you all work.
Remind your child to consider character rather than popularity when choosing friends.
With your child, look up things you both want to learn more about in an online encyclopedia.
Vaping is on the rise again. Learn about the dangers and share them with your child.
Is your child getting enough exercise? Take a brisk walk together today.
Ask your child to pretend to be mayor for the day. What three things would make your community a better place?
Did you know that your child is likely to remember more from two 20-minute study
sessions than from one 40-minute session?
Look at pictures together from when your child was young. Tell stories that highlight your child’s positive characteristics.