Top Ten ways we can talk to our children to nurture greatness and create who they are.
Five ways we can take the time to phrase a sentence in the positive way to produce a much better result in our children.
1.) Try Saying:
“I bet you had fun making that picture.”
Instead of:
“It’s the wrong color.”
2.) Try Saying:
“Would you like to tell me about your picture.”
Instead of:
“What is it?”
3.) Try saying:
“Can you do it yourself or shall I help you?”
Instead of:
“You have to do it now.”
4.) Try saying:
“That’s a nice job you just did.”
Instead of:
“That’s a good boy/girl.”
5.) Try saying:
“If we put our jackets on quickly, we’ll have more time outside.”
Instead of:
“Hurry up and put your jackets on.”
Five ways we can give our child inner wealth. Instead of “good job” or “thank you,” try using a few extra words that explain what you are seeing in your child. This will make your positive influence even more powerful.
I love the way you are choosing to be cooperative.
I see the way your are paying attention to detail and I appreciate that skill.
I like how you are looking out for others. That’s a nice quality.
You are showing great curiosity, which is a great way to learn.
I see your determination and the effort you have made.
Our children need to hear that they are…
A leader
Courteous
Empathetic
Being wise
Considerate
And the list goes on and on. Let your child know who they are and they will become it. Building our leaders for tomorrow.
4 comments:
What a great list. Happy WMW!
awesome ideas! reallymakes you think about how you talk to your kids!
I really think these make a difference. Being a positive example builds self-esteem, one of the most important things you can give a child. Thanks for sharing.
Great ideas. I am sure I used all ther wrong ways when my daughter was young.
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