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Hold their hand firmly, and as often as possible.
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Kiss your child good night and good morning. Especially when you have had to reprimand them.
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Say I love you at least once a day and mean it!
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Listen today! Hear what your child has to say. Really listen to them without judgment or taking things personally. Hear what your child is actually saying.
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Put a special note in their lunch bag or on the refrigerator before you leave for work.
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Keep an open mind to new ideas from your children.
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Speak to your children in a calm and nice voice— you will get more out of them this way.
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Sit down and have meals as a family.
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Go with your children to the doctor or dentist.
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Have a manicure and pedicure with your child.
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