20 Things You Should Say to Your Kid Often
We all know that saying the wrong thing can make a child feel hurt, angry, or confused. However, it’s just as important to say the right things. These 20 sentences will help your child feel valued and aid her development, so they’re worth saying often.
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By Lauren Katulka
We all know that saying the wrong thing can make a child feel hurt, angry, or confused. However, it’s just as important to say the right things. These 20 sentences will help your child feel valued and aid her development, so they’re worth saying often.
How did you do?
Nancy S. Buck, PhD., a developmental psychologist and the creator of Peaceful Parenting Inc., says this open-ended question encourages self-reflection. “Too often parents spend much of their time telling children how they did … ‘I can see you worked really hard,’ or ‘You didn’t mean to hurt your little brother, did you?’” she says.
I know you and I believe you can do it.
You worked so hard.
How does that feel to do that on your own?
What do you think?
You are beautiful, inside and out.
You did a great job.
I’m so proud of you because…
Your dad and I agree that…
How would you improve it?
Are you willing to do what it takes to improve it?
What are the consequences of that choice?
I understand why you feel that way.
I have your back.
You make me smile.
You are worthy of respect, love, and success.
Please and thank you.
Would you like to talk about it?
You can come to me for anything.
I love you.
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