Write down the funny or profound things he says and read them together once a year.

Help him name what he’s feeling (e.g., "It looks like you're feeling disappointed because we have to leave the park").

How old is your ? I can give you more specific tips for his current developmental stage .

Instead of "You're so smart," try "I saw how hard you worked on that drawing."

True beauty comes from a sense of self-worth that doesn't depend on others' approval.