Improve your child's confidence by praise
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You can share positive thoughts and feelings such as I love you and I feel so proud of you, share positive appreciation for a specific task such as The way you read that book was wonderful. You can also use positive words to show that you recognise their achievements and efforts such as You are trying so hard at...
One more thing - make sure your praise is genuine and your face and voice is warm and loving. This way, your child will believe your words and start to value themselves. For best results, try to avoid back handed praise that comes with a sting in the tail. For example 'Tom you shared your toys very well today - it's a shame you were so naughty yesterday.' Forget the past and focus on nurturing and encouraging your child from this moment onwards.
Below is a list of 50 ways to praise your child. Try to use at least three of them today! Use these positive comments often and watch how your precious child grows more and more confident, secure and full of self-esteem. And better still the positive words will make you feel great too!
So here they are Please do pass these on to any other mums and dads or teachers who might find them useful so we can spread positivity to our next generation.
50 ways to praise your child
I like the way you...
admired the way you...
Do you know how important you are to me?
I could really see how much you were trying
It's fun playing with you
I care so much about you
I feel so proud of you when you...
You really showed how talented you are when you...
I am so excited that you...
You can really feel proud of yourself because ...
You're a real winner!
You are a real friend - look at how you...
That’s amazing! Well done!
I love you because...
I trust you to...
You are a real joy
You are a real good friend
Congratulations on the way you...
Thank you for...
I can see how hard you worked on that - well done!
You have a lovely singing voice
I can really see that you are improving
You are precious
You are so important
You are unique
What an imagination!
You are so caring
You make me smile
You have a special talent for...
You have a brilliant smile
You are so clever
You are so creative
That's fantastic - look at how you made...
I love being with you
You are a star!
You look fantastic today
You look great in that
You are really brilliant
You're beautiful
Wow that is fantastic
You are so special
That is excellent
That is really great
Well Done
I knew you could do it
You are a real super star
You are really smart
That is magnificent
You are Spectacular
Well done you!
Take action today, praise, praise, praise and watch your child blossom and grow in happiness.
And, just one more thing - For your child to really shine and be full of confidence, he/she needs to be encouraged to develop the art of positive self-talk. Try to discourage you child from feeling and talking negatively about themselves but use affirmations such as 'I am great at running', 'I am OK' and 'I can do it'.
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About the Author
Marneta is founder of Relax Kids - UKs leading expert on children's relaxation. She is author of 2 books and has produced a range of over 20 relaxation products and has appeared on BBC Dragons' Den. Marneta is editor of RELAX - a monthly online magazine and trains parents and teachers to help children to relax. www.relaxkids.com www.relaxschools.com.
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