1. Ask "What is one thing we can do together this month?"
2. Go the whole day without yelling.
3. Hug your child three times today.
4. Kiss your children while they are asleep.
5. He's only ___ years old. He's still a child. Then treat him that way.
6. Bake, make or buy them their favorite food.
7. Leave a sweet note for them.
8. Calculate how many weekends are left until your child graduates from high school.
9. Picture yourself at your child's age. Remember how you felt.
10. Today's mom focus: Joy.
11. Tell your child, "I am so glad you are my son/daughter."
13. Do not criticize your child today.
14. Remember: being a mother is a gift.
15. Be firm when needed, but not harsh.
16. Picture your child at 25. Mother with that end in mind.
17. Laugh with your child today.
18. Who is a mom you admire? What quality of hers can you live out today?
19. Teach your child one thing he can do on his own.
20. Today's focus: Patience.
21. Forgive yourself when you mess up.
22. How do you want your child to remember you? Be that mom today.
23. Replace sarcasm with kindness.
24. Do not interrupt your child when he is talking.
25. Ask your child's opinion.
26. Encourage your child today.
27. Do one thing that is good for your health: walk 10 minutes, eat a piece of fruit or get a good night's sleep.
28. Teach your child a new word.
29. Turn off your phone, computer or TV when your child is with you.
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