Encouragement is the process of focusing on your children's assets and strengths in order to build their self-confidence and feelings of worth. I like to think of the word "encourage" as "en" courage, or giving the gift of courage. Inherent in that gift is the idea that it is okay to take risks and perhaps even to fail-the important thing is to go ahead and try it anyway. When we give a child encouragement, we are saying to keep trying, keep up with the progress, and to celebrate the journey, not just the victory.
We need to convey though words and gestures that we appreciate their efforts and improvement, not just their accomplishments. We need to make sure they understand that our love and acceptance is not dependent on their behavior.
Encouraging words and phrasesthat will assist your child to keep trying and increase his self-esteem and confidence.
I like the way you handled that Wow, you really thought out the solution to that problem "I have faith in your ability I appreciate what you did You are really showing improvement I know you will figure out a good way to do it next time You don't have to be perfect. Effort and improvement are important. I trust you to be responsible It must make you proud of yourself when you accomplish something like that You are a valuable part of the team It is okay to make a mistake, we all do. What do you think you learned from it? How can we turn this into a positive? I'm proud of you for trying I'll bet by next year you will be able to handle it, you just need to grow a little I know you are disappointedthat you didn't win, but you'll do better next time.
I have confidence in you.
Just as you have confidence in your child and his ability to problem solve and assume personal responsibility for choices.
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