Add Value

Always look for opportunities to add value to children in your family or neighborhood, who are growing up with one or no parents. Here are a few ideas. Call or visit the children and allow them to share what is exciting in their world. Acknowledge the children on birthdays and Christmas. Encourage them to make good grades and celebrate them when they are successful at doing so. Share positive stories about the absent parent. And identify any unique gifts that you notice in the child.