affirming words
Words of affirmation make the flower bloom
Maybe your child’s love language is words of appreciation and maybe yours is too 🙂
We reap what we sow; a good saying, it makes me think a lot about what I say and how I talk to my children.
Little and big feelings
Underneath every behavior is a feeling. And underneath every feeling is a need. And when we fulfill that need instead of focusing on the behavior, we begin to address the cause, not the symptom.
- I think you’re amazing!
- You did a great job!
- Thank you for being so lovely!
- You make me smile!
- I like you!
- Spending time with you, for me to see how special you are!
- You’re an interesting person!
- I like how you think!
- Thank you for making an effort!
- You’re a great role model!
You are a farmer who sows!
When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it´s our job to share our calm. Not join their chaos.
- I just told Mom/Dad how proud I am of you!
- I’m so grateful that God gave me you!
- You did so well!
- Good job on your homework
- Well thought out!
- You’re so smart!
- You’re so thoughtful!
- You’re the kind of friend I wish I had when I was your age!
- Wow, you’re fast!
- I love getting a hug from you!
love!
The kids who need the most love, will ask for it, in the most unloving ways
- I have so much fun with you!
- What a great idea you had!
- I’m really proud of you!
- You inspire others when you do it!
- You are really talented!
- How could I have the best boy/girl in the world
- God created you for something very special!
- You can become whatever you want!
- You are nice to share!
- You are a good listener!
Love never fails!
When you keep criticizing your kids, they don´t stop loving you. They stop loving themselves.
