The Power of Positive and Encouraging Words in Your Family

Building self esteem in young woman with encouraging words.

Boosts Self-Esteem:
Positive words have a powerful impact on children’s confidence and self-esteem. When children receive positive feedback, they feel valued and appreciated, and it helps them believe in themselves. Use specific, descriptive language when praising your child so they understand what behaviors or actions you’re praising.

Fosters Resilience:
Encouraging words help children develop resilience, which is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or adversity. When kids hear phrases like “I believe in you” or “You’re capable of handling this,” they are more likely to persevere through difficult situations and learn from their mistakes.

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If you truly care about the accidental messages you are sharing with your kids about body image, you will begin today to practice new ways to communicate self-worth. You may really need to be much more mindful of your language when anger, frustration or old patterns trigger old responses. Be sure to claim your free ebook on Using Encouraging Words at http://www.AskAuntieArtichoke.com You will be glad you did.

Mean Girls & Tough Boys–Bullying At Any Age (EXPERT)

Tough boys and Mean girls have always been around. Bullying is a catch-all phrase for an imbalance of power or strength that is either real or perceived. There is a potential for the greater power to intentionally threaten or harm the weaker one. This power struggles usually takes place over a sustained period of time and has the potential to escalate into violence. Bullying can harm indivduals, families, schools and communties. For more information please see http://www.cyberbullyinghelp.com

Quality Time or Quantity Time

The truth is quality time just needs
to be time spent. Going to zoos, movies or museums
can be wonderful time spent together. But if you
are merely cramming the activities into your life
in a frenzied rush, you and your children won’t
experience a real sense of relaxed camaraderie.
In all actuality, they may prefer some time working
side by side with you on a family project or task.