Encouraging Wishes

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Notice your child’s effort and give feedback.

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Avoid compliments that insult your child or others.

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Encouragement is nonjudgmental.

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Focus on effort, not talent when using words of encouragement

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Be specific in the encouraging phrases you choose to use.

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Use words of encouragement, but avoid overpraising

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The benefits of words of encouragement

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50+ Words of Encouragement for Kids

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General words of encouragement

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Words of Encouragement when performing a task

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Words of encouragement when your child is struggling

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Words of encouragement when your child has had a bad day

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Words of encouragement to inspire

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​• Boosts a child’s self esteem​

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Infographics with words of encouragement

Using words of encouragement with kids

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