expressing care to young people by listening to them, being dependable, encouraging them, and make them feel known and valued
challenging young people by expecting them to do their best and live up to their potential
providing support for my young people by encouraging their efforts and achievements and guiding them to learn and grow
treating young people with respect, hearing their voice, and including them in decisions that affect them
inspiring young people to see possibilities for their future, expose them to new experiences and places, and connect them to people who can help them grow
demonstrating a warm and affirming parenting approach
creating a warm, caring supportive family environment.