Be mentally and physically present when you talk with people. Multitasking will convey your lack of interest and undermine your connection.
Be mentally and physically present when you talk with people. Multitasking will convey your lack of interest and undermine your connection.
Have a family game plan for unexpected injuries. A piece of candy, a bandage, and/or a kiss. Suck, apply pressure, or add a hug. Do it the same every time.
Map skills are essential, even if you have GPS. Using hand-drawn or printed maps, start a family treasure hunt, appoint a preteen leader at the zoo, or sign up your spouse for a geocaching course.
Read a book and recommend it to someone else. Say, “I came across something you might want to read . . .”
Don’t give advice promises you can’t guarantee (Such as, I promise this will work . . .). Life is a risk. Suggest people weigh the outcomes, positive and negative.