1 Say, "I trust you"
2 Meet eyes when you speak
3 Say "Please" with your request
4 Say "Thank you"
5 Speak kindly to your child
6 Cheer proudly for your kid
7 Keep confidence
8 Discipline in private
9 Let your "no" mean no
10 Let your "yes" mean yes
11 Ask, "Do you want to talk"
12 Listen.Listen.Listen
13 Be ready to be there
14 Make free time
15 Allow mistakes
16 Laugh out loud
17 Ask, "How can I help you?"
18 Give and respect privacy
19 Welcome your child's friends
20 Say, "I am proud of you"
21 Set boundaries
22 Give clear expectations
23 Set attainable goals
24 Say, " I'm sorry," and ask forgiveness when wrong
25 Tell the truth
26 Say, "I don't know" when you don't
27 Smile
28 Ask, "How do you feel about..?"
29 Be home when they are home
30 Give freedom
31 Create rules together
32 State limits and consequences clearly
33 Implement consequences consistently
34 Acknowledge feelings
35 Ask for ideas and suggestions
36 Celebrate success
37 Laugh when you are happy
38 Cry when you are sad
39 Explain why you are angry
40 Accept responsibility
41 Use a soft voice
42 Hug often
43 Catch your child being good
44 Make "I love you" the last thing you say every night
45 Say, "Good morning" cheerfully every morning
46 Stop what you are doing and listen
47 Accept no excuses, bargaining, or whining
48 Wish your child a "great day" when off to school
49 Keep your promises
50 Say " I love you"
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