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Thank you. Acknowledge your child's efforts to
help.
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Tell me more. Words like these show your child
that you are listening and tat you would like to
hear more about what's on their mind.
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You
can do it. Your expression of confidence in
your child's ability to do things without your help
is important.
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How
can I help? As you child takes on school
projects, encourage them to thing of specific steps
necessary to complete it. You both can decide which
tasks your child can handle and which ones they'll
need help with.
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Let's all pitch in. A child is never too young
to learn that cooperation and team effort make many
jobs easier.
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How
about a hug? Research indicates that young
children deprived of hugs and displays of affection
often fail to thrive.
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Please and Thank You. when you ask a favor of
anyone - including children - these "magic words"
acknowledge that you are asking for a behavior that
will help make you happy.
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Good job. Self-respect and self-confidence grow
when your child's efforts and performance are
rewarded. Praise should be honest and specific.
Focus on efforts and progress, and help your
children identify their strengths.
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I
love you. Everyone needs love and affection and
a feeling of acceptance and belonging. We can't
assume that children know and understand our love
for them unless we tell them.
