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