3. Give advice, only when asked. Kids don't really want to hear about what happened back in your day. If you truly want to empathize with your child, just listen and then offer advice only if your child is asking you.
4. Have a sense of humor. Lighten up and laugh. Tell jokes to each other.
5. Try something new together. Eat at an Ethiopian restaurant, visit a new museum, try yoga or martial arts, or take up belly dancing.
6. Play Games. Board games, online games, or create your own games.
7. Have a special date with your child. Take your child out for dinner or somewhere fun that you both agree on. Use the opportunity o find out what is going on with your child.
8. Eat dinner together at least twice a week. Dinner time is the time for families to share and learn.
9. Become part of his/her life. If you're a working parent, you probably spend an average of four hours a night with your child. Use this time wisely and assure your child that even thought you don't get to see them as much, they are very much a big part of your life. Leave notes or poems for your child. Say to your child "Tell me all the good things about your day." Tell your child about your day. Avoid complaining or whining about your day.
10. Trust your child. If you have set the example by being a model of honesty, then your child will follow suit. Children learn how to lie by observing their parents. When you show your child that your trust him/her, you develop confidence in your child.
For more tips, check out my free ebook: 45 Ways to be a Better Parent and Raise Well Balanced Kids http://www. successfulchild.com/
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