Give Compliments

As you’re going through the process of raising a child, be sure to compliment your child when they’ve done a good job. It not only prevents everything coming from you as a parent being negative, it gives them a feeling of accomplishment. If they feel like they were able to reach a goal, they’ll try that much harder next time to reach the goal again.

Complimenting your children builds self-confidence. When you tell your daughter how pretty she is, she grows up knowing it and believing it. When you tell your son he’s an awesome student, he goes to class with more confidence. Self confidence is the best gift you can give your child.

Give your child compliments at times they would never expect them. Not that they didn't earn them, but if you have a feeling of praise inside your head that would be nice if your child heard it, say it out loud. Those type of compliments are worth twice the power of the other ones.