Just for today do not look at your child as something needing molding or pruning.  Look at him/her with "beginner's eyes" - new eyes.  Look at your child as already a person with all the seeds of "being" already there.  Respect the intelligence/creativity/sense of humor of YOUR very own child.  Respect his thoughts.

Spend a few minutes alone with each child this week, giving him your undivided attention during that time.

Make sustained, loving eye contact with your child.  So often we use this important means of communication as a tool of discipline.  (THE LOOK!)  Today, use your eyes to communicate unconditional love.

(Taken from a note posted on a CM Yahoo! group)