Things Children Notice in Their Parents

• Eye contact when you listen

• Warm greetings each day

• Hugs that last

• Shared smiles

• Gentle corrections

• Hearing, “I’m proud of you”

• Your reactions to their stories

• Attention when they say, “I love you

• Putting your phone away

• Promises you keep

• Asking what they really think

• Laugh at their jokes

• Being silly without judgement

• Comfort when they are sad

• Bedtime stories

• Noticing their small victories

• Saying, Thank you

• How you celebrate them

• Smiles after mistakes

• Patience in tough moments

• Encouragement to try again

• Listening without rushing

• Remember little details

• Words of kindness

• Playtime together

• Helping them feel safe

• Celebrating effort, not just wins

• Gentle touch and presence

• Respecting their feelings

• Believing in them