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[quote=Anonymous]Reading - a lot. We started reading to them from the first few months. As they grew we used to read to them in bed until they fell asleep.  This continued even when they started to read by themselves. And then suddenly after 3rd grade they were reading by themselves.

Eating together. Letting all of us in the kitchen to cook together. It creates a mess, but all of us love food, love feeding others and love mealtimes. Try different cuisines.

Don't talk down to them. Give them explanations about things that they are seeing and experiencing.  For example - If you see a caterpillar, don't just say "that's a bug" instead tell them that is a caterpillar, that will turn into a moth or butterfly.  Talk about the life cycle.  Look, if you are an educated parent who is spending time with your child, then it is an enrichment opportunity like no other.  Investigate the world with them.  Watch nature documentaries with them.

Letting them spend time with relatives one on one and allowing them to find their own equation with them. My kids have very individual connection with both sets of grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Reward, recognize and reiterate - good manners, kind behavior, civic responsibility and environmental awareness.

Talk to them about every religion, racism, history.  My kids eventually went in STEM field but make sure they also have strong liberal arts background.  History, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics , Geography is essential in my opinion for everyone to be conversant with.

Love your kids and spouse. Don't divorce unless staying together is bad for kids. I have seen good kids fall apart after divorce. It is just very harmful to their wellbeing.

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