10 Ways to make your childs Day

written by Nadine Clifton

1~ Laugh at their Jokes! You probably have heard the same "Knock-Knock-Joke"
hundreds of times, but laugh and show interest like you have never heard it
before. That is a huge confidence-booster for kids.

2~ PRAISE them! Children don't only need that when they have done something
extraordinary! Praise them for little stuff and show them that you appreciate
their good behavior!

3~ Don't let your child go to bed thinking that you are mad at him/her! It is very
important for kids to go to bed knowing that everything is ok. So, even if there
is a big issue, that is making everyone upset, make sure you tell your child
before they go to sleep that you love them and that you will talk about
everything the next day, when you have had a little bit of time to think about
stuff.

4~ Involve them in daily decision's and errands. For instance, this is what we have
in the Fridge and pantry: What could we make for dinner?
On the Way to the grocery store give them three items to remember. My son
actually loves doing that and there has been a few times when we have been at the
store and I really would have forgotten one of those things, had it not been for
my son yelling: Mom, the milk! We have to get milk!
Let them pick what they are wearing that day, making them aware of the weather and
such.

5~ Scoop them up or give them a hug out of the middle of nowhere and tell them that
you love them!

6~ Spend time together. That is still the best way to bond with your child. Find out
what they would like to go do and then do that with them.

7~ Surprise them! That never has to be anything big. Is there something small that
you know they have been thinking about for a while? Did they do something really
nice? Surprise them and enjoy that big smile on their faces! We have a wooden
surprise box on our coffee-table. It is not very big, so every once in a while
I'll put a little piece of candy in there or a tiny toy or just something small
that I think my son would enjoy. he checks the box quit frequently and man is he
ever so excited when there is something in it!

8~ The cold weather is coming closer...so grab the family, make some hot chocolate
and some snacks and cuddle everyone up under a blanket. Read a good book
together, watch the fire or look at Family videos....

9~ Be silly! Oh, do Kids get a kick out of this. Play the mirror-Game, where you
imitate everything they do.
Or dress up in silly hats at the store, one of my sons favorites, and then we do
funny voices and faces. But remember, there is an end to every silliness, cause
other wise it can get a bit chaotic.

10~Get down to their Level. Try to always look at your child and bring yourself down
to their Level when you are talking to them, especially when it is about
something important. It is a lot less intimidating to them and it is much easier
for them to tell you something when they have your full attention. It lets them
know that what they have to say matters to you.