7 ways to praise your child instead of saying “well done”
Praise plays an important part in shaping the ways in which children see themselves – and their identities – going into adulthood.
But the type of praise offered really matters: it’s to do with the quality, not the quantity. So instead of saying the default “well done” or “good job” try these alternative praise strategies …
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7. Simply thank them
Instead of handing out a distracted “good job” when your child does everyday things that after a while don’t require as much skill, such as sitting down at your request or putting on their shoes, simply say “thank you for _________”.
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