52 Ways to Show People You Care

1. Notice them
2. Smile at them
3. Encourage them to think BIG
4. Look them in the eye when you talk to them
5. Ask them about themselves
6. Let them tell you how they feel
7. Listen to their stories
8. Call them on the phone just to say hi
9. Answer their questions
10. Ask them their opinions
11. Give them your undivided attention
12. Believe what they say
13. Tell them what you like about them
14. Delight in their discoveries
15. Listen to their favorite music with them
16. Tolerate their interruptions
17. Suggest better behaviors when they act up or act out
18. Show up at their games, concerts and special events
19. Tell them how much you like being with them
20. Tell them about yourself
21. Help them take a stand, then stand with them
22. Ask them to help you with something
23. Keep the promises you make to them
24. Tell them how proud you are of them
25. Send them a letter, postcard or an email
26. Introduce them to your friends and family
27. Make time to be with them
28. Be excited when you see them
29. Notice when they grow
30. Remember their birthdays
31. Believe in them
32. Meet their friends and family
33. Include them in conversations
34. Laugh at their jokes
35. Do things together
36. Respect them
37. Find a common interest
38. Do what they like to do
39. Applaud their success
40. Contribute to their collections
41. Read aloud together
42. Accept them as they are
43. Share a meal together
44. Go places together
45. Build something together
46. Make decisions together
47. Help them learn something new
48. Be honest with them
49. Encourage them to hlep others
50. Let them make mistakes
51. Admit when you make a mistake
52. Be nice to them

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