Jennifer Rogers is a Montessori teacher now but started out with a MA in Theological Studies from Emory University. In her work with countless children and parents she offers her 7 Ways to Love a Child.
One: Eat together
Two: Keep it real
Three: Mentors and partners
Four: Read together
Five: Welcome failure
Six: Assign chores
Seven: Maintain authority
I would add to that.
Eight: Keep a watchful eye on internet usage
Nine: Share hobbies with one another
Ten: Laugh together!
Dr. Kathy Roemer's NYC Montessori News 