Raising a Confident Child: Encouragement vs. Praise

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Home Design

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Meal

Indian Chole (Chickpea Curry):

• Cook chickpeas in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger.

• Serve with rice or naan for a hearty Indian meal.

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Raising a Confident Child: Encouragement vs. Praise

Raising a confident child involves balancing encouragement and praise.

1. Focus on Effort

• Praise the hard work, not just the outcome.

• Say, “I’m proud of how hard you worked on that,” instead of just “Good job.”

2. Be Specific with Praise

• Highlight what exactly was done well.

• Use specific comments like, “You did a great job organizing your project.”

3. Encourage Reflection

• Ask your child what they learned or how they tackled a challenge.

• Questions like, “What was the hardest part?” help them think about their progress.

4. Celebrate Progress

• Acknowledge even small improvements.

• Celebrate phrases like, “You’re getting better at this!”

5. Promote a Growth Mindset

• Encourage them to view challenges as chances to learn.

• Use phrases like, “Mistakes help us learn. Keep going, and you’ll improve.”

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"To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today." - Barbara Johnson