YES
Praise and say yes to positive behaviour, to invitations to play a game,
to an opinion, or to your child's suggestion.
to an opinion, or to your child's suggestion.
It represents validation.
NO
A difficult word sometimes, but essential! Why?
-it represents limits
-guides a child
-helps to tolerate frustration
-allows the child to know what behaviour is expected of him/her
SORRY
You are also allowed to make mistakes.
When you apologise you are showing what your child must do when he/she makes mistakes, as well as teaching other important skills such as forgiveness and generosity.
HELP
Asking for help promotes the child's independence and makes the child feel useful; that adults recognise his/her abilities and skills.
It also encourages not to hesitate to ask for help whenever needed.
THANK YOU
A child will feel recognised for what he/she has done and that will promote the repetition of the behaviour with the same attitude towards other people.
WHAT DO YOU THINK
Try to ask your child's opinion as much as possible.
That way the child will feel valued and respected in his/her opinion.
It also promotes open communication and critical thinking.
OR
This gives your child a choice and a chance to make a decision as well as guiding the child's behaviour.
As well as that, he/she will be learning that sometimes one needs to choose.
I DON'T KNOW
No one knows everything and parents are no exception.
Recognising you don't know helps a child not to be afraid when he/she does not know the answer to something.
Take the opportunity to explore possible answers to the questions.
I LOVE YOU
Always!
How do you feel when someone tells you: I love you?
taken from Atlas da saúde
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