Parent with Praise

{This might be my shortest blog post ever.}

Parent with Praise www.terilynneunderwood.com

Praise generously.   Give your children as much encouragement as you can.

Praise genuinely.   But make sure you are giving legitimate encouragement.   Be specific … and focus more on character than ability and appearance.

One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own.  – John O’Donohue

How do you encourage your children?

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Comments

  1. Oh, Teri Lynne! I have been reading your posts this week and all I have to say is amen and amen! Wonderful wisdom and insight here.

  2. What a great reminder! I’ve spent too much time feeling like I wasn’t doing the best I could for the kids, but now I’m trying to live by these principles and be a positive influence in their little lives!

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