I saw this the other day and just had to share. It's one hundred ways you can show your children that they are indeed your everything. I know I am not always the perfect Mom, but I like to know that the little things I try to do for them do make a difference. I can also use the reminders to slow down and just enjoy them - the beautiful wonders that they are.
These one hundred ways are good for all relationships.
Make sure that your loved ones know they are the world to you :)
1. Pay attention
2. Smile
3. Recognize
4. Ask about them
5. Listen
6. Set limits that protect them
7. Say a lot of “yes”
8. Let them share 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
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
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
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
35. Compliment
36. Thank
37. Hang their art work
38. Apologize
39. Keep your promised
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 more, 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
54. Ask for their help
55. Applaud accomplishments
56. Say you are proud
57. Always support
58. Deal with problems on conflicts
59. Trust them
60. Find a common interest
61. Be flexible
62. Value their uniqueness
63. Let them make mistakes
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 their 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, game and recitals
96. Visit their school
97. Help them learn something new
98. Meet their friends
99. Look inside their eyes
100. Love. No matter what. love.
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