“Anyone else have tips to share? “
yes
1. when sitting down after Hagboh, keep the aitzim above your waist, out of respect.
2. while holding the Sefer, hold it with the front facing you, in the manner you would hug someone
3. this is for the sliach Tzibur, not the Hagboh: when returning the Sefer to the Aron, do not stop to allow people to kiss the Sefer. the Torah proceeds, let them follow after it.
and certainly dont bend the Sefer down for children to kiss the it. it is wonderful to teach children love for the Torah, but they must rise to the Torah, the Torah should not come down to them. this is a lesson for the adults who are watching as well.