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[quote=Anonymous]Help them cultivate and value true friendships.  
Be a role model for kindness and compassion
Let them pick and discover their own activities - if they really want to quit, let them quit
Help them find sports or healthy physical pursuits that they love - exercise is so good for mental health and well being - sitting around idle is not
Don't micromanage what they read - encourage them to read for fun and let them choose.
Make time for hanging out with kids in unstructured ways (playdates where they decide what to do and god forbid - get bored).  
Don't be the parent that requires so much "family time" that they constantly miss out on invites from kids their own age - if you have something planned and something comes up that they really want to do - be flexible! Strong social skills , empathy, and social confidence are so important - more important than where they go to college for success and happiness later in life).     
Limit screens when they are little and encourage outdoor play.  
Live in the moment and meet your kid where they are - don't worry about what others are doing.
Don't freak out when they mess up - stay calm and talk to them about it

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