How to Give Children Encouragement & Praise

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Tip 1 - Positive Parenting: Encouragement versus praise

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Zl NG | permalink

Instead of praising as a tool for positive parenting, consider encouraging kids for their efforts and attitudes. Find examples & benefits of encouragement!
Tags: positive parenting, encouragement, self-esteem, praise

For further reading: http://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news/2012-positive-parenting-encouragement-versus-praise/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Encouraging Words - Positive Parenting Solutions

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cindi Schuster | permalink

A good way to avoid bad behavior is to provide encouraging words when you see good behavior. Use these encouraging words and see how your child changes.

For further reading: http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/encouraging-words ^[2]