The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids
Effective conversation helps parents create lasting, meaningful relationships with their kids. These 10 powerful statements can get you started on your way. 1. I like you. This is a different statement from "I love you." This statement says, "I like who you are as a person." Use them both. 2. You're a fast learner. Learning is natural. Young children are amazing at it. Learning is play to them. What you say to them early influences how they relate to learning later in life, when it can be more difficult or frustrating. - 5 Tips For Good Parenting 3. Thank you. Simple courtesies are a sign of respect. Social skills are critical in life and the best training for tact and grace starts early. 4. How about we agree to... This is about establishing a few basic agreements that set the stage for how you work together within the family. Having agreements in place helps avoid common issues and provides a framework within which to solve problems when ...