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Lutheran Brotherhood - Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth httpJ/ www .luthbro.com/youth/150Ways.html <br />2 of 4 <br />34. Notice when they're absent <br />35. Call them to say hello. <br />36. Hide surprises for them to find. <br />37. Give them space when they need it. <br />38. Contribute to their collections. <br />39. Discuss their dreams and nightmares. <br />40. Laugh at their jokes. <br />41. Be relaxed. <br />42. Kneel, squat, or sit so you're at their eye level. <br />43. Answer their questions. <br />44. Tell them how terrific they are. <br />45. Create a tradition with them and keep it. <br />46. Learn what they have to teach. <br />47. Use your ears more than your mouth. <br />48. Make yourself available. <br />49. Show up at their concerts, games, and events. <br />50. Find a common interest. <br />51. Hold hands during a walk. <br />52. Apologize when you've done something wrong. <br />53. Listen to their favorite music with them. <br />54. Keep the promises you make. <br />55. Wave and smile when you part. <br />56. Display their artwork in your home. <br />57. Thank them. <br />58. Point out what you like about them. <br />59. Clip magazine pictures or articles that interest them. <br />60. Give them lots of compliments. <br />61. Catch them doing something right. <br />62. Encourage win -win solutions. <br />63. Give them your undivided attention. <br />64. Ask for their opinion. <br />65. Have fun together. <br />66. Be curious with them. <br />67. Introduce them to your friends and family. <br />68. Tell them how much you like being with them. <br />69. Let them solve most of their own problems. <br />70. Meet their friends. <br />71. Meet their parents. <br />72. Let them tell you how they feel. <br />73. Help them become an expert at something. <br />74. Be excited when you see them. <br />75. Tell them about yourself. <br />76. Let them act their age. <br />77. Praise more; criticize less. <br />78. Be consistent. <br />79. Admit when you make a mistake. <br />80. Enjoy your time together. <br />81. Give them a special nickname. <br />82. Marvel at what they can do. <br />83. Tell them how proud you are of them. <br />84. Pamper them. <br />85. Unwind together. <br />86. Be happy. <br />87. Ask them to help you. <br />88. Support them. <br />89. Applaud their successes. <br />90. Deal with probierns and conflicts while they're still small. <br />Page 76 <br />3/1/97 9:55 AM <br />