Self image
Role models
Compliment
Unplug digitally
Put your phone away
No electronics in bed
Learn conflict resolution face to face
Your relationship with friends is model
Your view of self, comment of self, comment to others about kids
Ask questions, “if you don’t like when she does that why do you go back to her…”
Get out of bad relationships
Relationships have responsibilities
Model think before speak…
Give criteria for making good friends – kindness, helpful…
Respectful, kind, loyal, trust, time, attention
– Ask questions like, “is she respectful to you…”
Moms:
honesty (when they ask you tell at least some) – they should know you’ll tell them the truth
Don’t try to perfect your child. Work on your relationship
Presence:
Fun: laugh with your kids