ways to make a little smile
little tested, caregiver approved
1. help them tie their shoes
2. give them their pacifier
7. pull them into your lap
8. let them help you cook or bake something
9. hold their hand in public - especially when crossing the street
10. bring them a drink in their sippy cup
11. encourage naptime on your chest
12. help them make a decision
13. ask if they need help with small tasks
14. tell them when you are proud of them
15. praise them for completing chores/tasks
16. gush over their artwork and coloring pages
17. ask about their favorite animal, color, stuffed animal, etc. and let them go on and on
18. teach them something new
20. kiss the top of their head
21. ask how their stuffies are doing
23. get excited when they do
24. play pretend with them
25. let your little pick the movie
26. tell them they’re cute/adorable
27. take them on a picnic
28. watch them play their favorite video game
29. or play a video game together
31. take them to see a kids’ movie in theaters, and buy them the kids popcorn box
32. show appreciation for the little gifts they give you
33. make a funny face at them
34. congratulate them when they do something that was difficult
36. take cute selfies together
38. know all of their stuffies’ names
39. use their favorite pet names
40. let them know when they are a good boy/girl/etc.
41. give them tasks to complete
42. talk through their stuffies with funny voices
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