Need some ways to be a positive parent right this minute? Sometimes my days get stressful, and I’m always looking for those little ways to be a positive parent that are quick, easy, and connect me to my relationship with my son.
Here’s the text version of 70 ways to be a positive parent in case you need to copy them over somewhere. What other ways would you add?
- Get down and play
- Remember to laugh
- Create special moments
- Apologize if you need to
- Tell the truth
- Give hugs and kisses
- Take a break for yourself
- Say YES!
- Use a gentle voice
- Acknowledge their emotions
- Be grateful
- Write them love notes
- Let them take the lead
- Say “I love you”
- Bend the rules together
- Play their favorite game
- Have a dance party
- Tell a joke
- Let it go
- Tell bedtime stories
- Cheer for them
- Give compliments
- Trust them
- Trust yourself
- Pay attention
- Read together
- Take a little extra time
- See the best in them
- Look on the bright side
- Give more choices
- Be a partner and teammate
- Snuggle
- Teach them something cool you can do
- Make eye contact
- Spend time outside
- Give them space if they need it
- Empathize more
- Slow down
- Cook their favorite food
- Say “I’m proud of you”
- Offer to help
- Tell them they’re awesome
- Share important parts of yourself
- Talk about your dreams
- Smile more
- Say “I believe in you”
- Ask them about their dreams
- Hold hands
- Play catch
- Be silly
- Celebrate something
- Ask their opinion
- Hold back criticism
- Be a friend
- Listen carefully
- Say “Thank you”
- Play 20 questions
- Offer gentle guidance
- Model respectfulness
- Believe the best of them
- See from their point of view
- Ask for help when you need it
- Be spontaneous
- Speak with care
- Tell stories together
- Make memories
- Remember to breathe
- Work on healing your past
- Throw a party
- Write love notes