50 Ways to Show You Care About the Kids You Minister To
These have been around for a long time but it is never to often to be reminded of them...

notice them                             be excited to see them
Smile                                       Praise them more, criticize less
learn names                            Enjoy them
Use eye contact                      Be happy
Remember their birthday        Ask them for help
listen to them                          Applaud them
Play with them                        Believe in them
Giggle together                      Notice when they grow
Be yourself                             Wave and honk
hug them                                Give them choices
Surprise them                         Be silly
Share excitement                   Hang out
Notice their absence              Trust them
Laugh at their jokes               Share a secret
Lower to their eye level          Write a message
Tell them they’re special        Be available
Be there                                 Do what they like to do
Apologize                               Encourage big thinking
Keep your promises              Go places together
Thank them                           Visit when they’re sick
Give compliments                  Be sincere
Ask their opinion                   Tell them what you expect
Have fun                                Introduce new experiences
Meet their friends                  Share a meal
Meet their parents                 Love them, no matter what


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