Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Use positive phrases to motivate
The language you use affects your child's motivation to try, experiment, learn and succeed. Make a list of the negative phrases your family uses. Try to think of positive replacements. Instead of "That won't work," consider saying, "Let's try it." Replace "You can't do that by yourself" with "I can help you." If a family member slips and uses a negative phrase, offer a positive alternative.