Positive Kids

 

Ten Points in Encouragement

 

A guide for Parents

 

Accept your child unconditionally . Always speak to your child and show actions that let your child know that you love and accept him/her no matter what. This is important even when your child does something that is not pleasing.

Show faith in your child’s abilities.

The more you show faith in your child’s ability to cope with life’s challenges and problems, the more likely s/he will believe in her/himself.

Give your child recognition for trying. When you notice your child’s efforts, you help her/him to feel better about mistakes and failure. This helps your child have the confidence to try again and to try new things.

Focus on your child’s strengths.

Help your child recognize and learn her/his own strengths. This will help your child develop a sense of pride and a feeling of accomplishment.

Focus on the deed and the joy of doing. By giving attention to positive actions, you help your child feel a sense of value apart from her/his behavior. This also gives your child encouragement to improve and to set positive goals.

Focus on the positive. All children’s behavior has both positive and negative parts. By focusing on the positive, you help your child feel good about her/himself and to use energy in a realistic and constructive way.

Show involvement in your child’s interests. Take time to listen to your child’s interests, hobbies, and dreams. Support your child and encourage her/him to develop these.