Going shopping together for clothes/toys
Help the child to learn new coping strategies to support coregulation
Incorporating child's cultural practices and food into environment
Involving the child in family reunions and similar activities
Soothing the child upon night wakings
Going on special outings: the park, movie theater, plays
Responding to the child when they are physically ill or hurt
Playing games and express delight
Using the child's tantrums to encourage attachment
Watch the child play a video game, ask them about the characters and the objectives
Supporting the child's outside activities by being a group leader or attending games
Helping the child cop with ambivalent feelings about bio family
Teaching the child to cook or bake
If the child desires, adding a middle name to incorporate a name of family significance
Making statements like "In our family, we..." in a supportive and encouraging way
Hanging pictures of the child on the wall; include them in family photos
Watch the child's favorite tv show with them
Be the child's advocate
Helping the child express and cope with feelings of anger or frustration
