COMPLIMENTS MATTER!

“I can live for two months on a good compliment.”
-Mark Twain

 

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me.” A nice idea, but unfortunately, it is not true.  Bones sometimes heal much quicker than feelings.  Our words have more power than we imagine.  Why not use our words for the positive power they have.  A kind word can be such a wonderful thing!  Everyone enjoys being complimented. 

The acknowledgment of our children’s good work is perhaps the best reward we can give.  It doesn’t cost a dime and can yield benefits that are worth millions.  Children respond well to positive praise.  It may not last two months, but it is sure to last longer than many of the prizes we give away.  These kind words are motivational, and inspire children to continue to work hard and be successful.  

Find specific things to compliment your child about every day.  Looking for ideas??  A quick Google search will yield hundreds!!   One of the great things about giving a compliment is that it makes you feel just as good for giving it as the person does for receiving it!