IF CHILDREN LIVE WITH ENCOURAGEMENT,
THEY LEARN CONFIDENCE.
The root meaning of the word encouragement is "to give heart." When we encourage our children, we give them courage – from our hearts to theirs.
When we see our children manifesting a quality we admire – whether it's generosity, kindness, sensitivity, determination, or some other positive trait – we ought to let them know that we notice and appreciate it.
It's important to recognize and praise our children for the small steps they take toward achieving their goals – as well as for the end results.
Help your children find ways to pursue their dreams. We want them to be able to use the power of their dreams to inspire them throughout their lives.
It's important to support our children in what they want to accomplish in their lives, respecting their autonomy and honoring their right to make their own choices. This starts at a very early age, with small things, and often requires exceptional patience and understanding.
We need to maintain our confidence in our children, especially during difficult times – and most especially when they lose confidence in themselves.
Encouragement is like a blessing. It makes kids feel good inside.
Encouragement lets your children know you are on their side. That's important!
Encouragement helps children keep going when things get tough. Every small success builds their self-confidence.
All children make mistakes. They need encouragement to find the courage to start over and give it another try. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to say, "Whoops! I got this wrong and have to do it another way."
As long as your kids are heading in the right direction, encourage them. Ignore the little things that irritate you, and concentrate on noticing the things they are doing right.
Our encouragement is an important aspect of our child's growth and development, leading to the flowering of confidence, certainty, and the ability to try a new idea.
When we provide our children with a supportive environment, a safe and nurturing place in which to learn, we encourage them to become their best selves.
Each child is a unique spirit, with his or her own special gifts to offer. If we encourage our children to become the people they want to be, we will have the great privilege of glimpsing the world through their eyes.
Children who are confident have an inner feeling that they can tackle whatever is in front of them. They also know how to ask for help when they are having trouble.
Encouragement helps children build feelings of certainty and security that will stay with them and nourish them.
Saying "Watch out or you'll drop that!" gives voice to a negative expectation. Try saying instead, firmly but calmly, "Hold on to it carefully so it doesn't fall."
Sometimes we have to encourage our children even when we know that what they're trying to do is impossible. Protecting them from failure or disappointment is limiting. We need to have confidence that they will learn from their experiences, and to be available to offer a wider view.
It's inevitable that our kids will experience discouragement. When they do, we need to be there for them. Sharing our own childhood disappointments can be comforting for them.
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