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By Dr Bill Maier Ever have days when you spoke more kindly to the clerk at the grocery store than you did to your kids? It doesn't take a lot to make our kids feel valued, but it does take some conscious effort on our part. Here are just a few ideas to help. When you see your kids in the morning or after school, greet them with a hug and a genuine word of acknowledgement. Say something like: "Good morning, sweetheart", or "Hey, how was your day at school?" When you get a break at work, take a few minutes to call them, just to say hi, or put a little note in their lunchbox. And when discussing a topic with friends or family , ask your kids their opinion. You'll be amazed at some of the ideas they come up with. Remember, those we love the most should get the best we have to offer. From TODAY, Voices – Tuesday, 16-Jun-2009 Related articles by Zemanta Don't Take Things for Granted? by Guest Blogger, Lori Alexy (hilarytopper.com) A Healthy Balance: Can y...

By Dr Bill Maier You know , so many of us parents get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and take our kids for granted. Especially when it is so simple to let them know how much we care. When your child talks to you, make sure they have your full attention. Get down to their eye level, and smile as you answer them. Let them know that you're interested in what they have to say. When they tell you a joke, laugh with them. Tell them one of your own — preschoolers love "knock knock" jokes! Introduce your children to friends when you see them at church or the grocery store . So often we forget this simple courtesy when it comes to our kids, but it lets them know that they're an important part of the family . It's not that hard to let our kids know how much we value them, but it does take a little extra thought. From TODAY, Voices –Monday, 15-Jun-2009 Related articles by Zemanta When Dad Couldn't Care Less About Baby (abcnews.go.com) Empty fridge, no slee...