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