1. Tell them you love them every day.

2. Hug them

3. Don’t dismiss their dreams for the future. 

4. Tell them they are perfect just the way they are. 

5. If you have a daughter, it’s very important to counter the media’s message

6. Focus on their strengths

7. Try to truly accept them just the way they are. 

8. Make sure they know they can always reach out to you

9. Encourage them to show respect and compassion to others

10. Listen - really listen - to your kids. 

11. Be available.

12. Be polite to your children.

13. Allow them to make their own decisions

14. Teach them they can do anything if they really want to. 

15. Never put them down, mock them, point out their flaws, or make fun of them.

16. Encourage them to be adventurous and to try new things.

17. Teach them not to worry about what others say or think about them.

18. Give them as much freedom as possible to play and explore. 

19. Acknowledge their efforts