How do you praise and encourage your child?
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How do you praise and encourage your child?
Try to praise more than you criticise. As a guide, try to praise your child five times for every one time you say something negative. Praise your child for their strengths and encourage your child to feel excited about their own interests. This will help your child develop a sense of pride and self-confidence.
Can you praise a child too much?
Smith before asking me your question. And when parents do praise, they should be careful not to overdo it. Borba explains that, when the zealous praise becomes too common, it gets watered down and becomes meaningless for the kid. “Some parents are a little more cautious about when they praise,” says Borba.
What do you say to your child instead of good job?
The List
- “Hmm!” Smile and nod. That’s right.
- Tell me about this!
- I can see that you_____. (
- You look proud.
- Describe + How did you do it?
- Thank you!
- Describe + I appreciate your hard work / effort.
- Your face looks happy!
What’s wrong with saying good job?
Author Alfie Kohn talks about some of the downsides to using the phrase “Good Job” with children: it can be used to “manipulate” them to complete a task, it can turn kids into “praise junkies,” it can steal a child’s pleasure, cause them to lose interest in an activity and reduce their sense of achievement.
Why you should stop saying good job?
In short, “Good job!” doesn’t reassure children; ultimately, it makes them feel less secure. It may even create a vicious circle such that the more we slather on the praise, the more kids seem to need it, so we praise them some more.
What’s another way to say good job?
What is another word for good job?
| great job | awesome |
|---|---|
| way to go | attaboy |
| bravo | hooray |
| hurrah | congratulations |
| good on you | good for you |
