At home after a difficult school day, during a family support session, or on a classroom wellbeing display, this A4 poster offers simple reminders of the everyday actions that help children feel cared for. It is suited to parents, foster carers, kinship carers, teachers and family support workers looking for practical ways to strengthen connection with kids and young people.
Print the poster for a fridge, family noticeboard, counselling room or parenting group handout, then use one idea at a time as a prompt for connection. The ten points focus on giving full attention, showing happiness when a child arrives, remembering details that matter to them and setting aside small amounts of one-to-one time.
Children and young people are also reminded of care through affection that feels comfortable for them, recognition of their kindness and effort, and genuine interest in their favourite music, games and interests. These are useful relationship-building prompts for parents and carers supporting primary-aged children, teenagers or children who need reassurance.
The poster includes guidance for emotionally difficult moments, encouraging adults to sit with children when they are hurt, worried, overwhelmed or disappointed. It also highlights that mistakes, arguments and hard days do not change how much a child is loved, making it relevant for repair after conflict at home or in care.
A final prompt encourages adults to say loving words aloud, including phrases such as “I love you”, “I love spending time with you” and “I’m glad you’re mine”. The short, accessible format can support reflective conversations in parenting work, foster care supervision and family therapy.
