11 Ways to Let Your

Parents Know You Care

11 Ways to Let Your Parents Know You Care

Now that you’re grown, you may have noticed that your relationship with your

parents has changed. Even though you most likely don’t live with them anymore,

there are always things you can do to maintain a close, positive connection.

Try these ideas to enrich your relationship with your parents:

1. Keep in close contact with your parents. Call, text, or email them regularly.

2. Spend quality time with them. Turn off the television and visit with them.

Inquire about what they’re doing and keep them informed about the newest

happenings in your life. Share some funny stories about work or the kids.

3. Offer to help them with things they need done. There are plenty of things that

you can do to help your parents. Offer to fix something for them, paint, mow the

yard, clean the house, or cook a meal. As they age, you could install grab bars to

help keep them safe.

4. Treat them to lunch or dinner. You don’t have to wait for holidays or birthdays

to take your parents out to eat. Make any day special with the gift of a meal at

their favorite restaurant.

5. Send them a card. Get them a greeting card and write loving words in it that

show how much you care.

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6. Write a tribute to your parents on the internet using a social media site. Let

your friends and family know how much your parents mean to you. Include a

nice picture of them, too.

7. If arguments arise, remain calm. Even in the happiest of families, there can be

arguments. If a discussion becomes heated, remember to take a deep breath

and stay calm and collected. Give yourself a moment to think before you speak.

8. Treat them to a weekend getaway. Send them on a cruise or just away for a

nice weekend. Many families decide to pitch in for this as a whole. When you all

share the cost, you can treat your parents to a weekend somewhere nice.

9. Thank them for all they have done for you. Sometimes parents don’t feel that

they are appreciated, so remember from time to time to show them that you

appreciate them and all they do for you.

10. Bring them a beautiful plant for their garden. This is a nice gesture, especially

when you plant it for them. Plant it outside a window where they can see it

clearly. A rose bush or other showy plant works well for this type of gift. A plant

that attracts hummingbirds or butterflies is especially nice.

11. Bake them a special cake or dessert. Food is always a nice offering for your

parents. Surprise your parents with a scrumptious dessert!

Your parents are important to you, and your relationship with them can affect other

areas of your life.

Try these tips to let your parents know how much you appreciate them in your life.

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Your relationship with them will benefit, your family’s relationship with your parents

will be richer, and you’ll be demonstrating healthy relationship tips that your kids will

incorporate into their own lives.

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