Positive Phrases all kids should hear

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May is the season of testing. With testing comes stress and anxiety. And that’s just the parents! Just kidding. Well not really. There’s a different tone in the house as each child in the family prepares for tests. Whether they are elementary or Primary kids who just go in and test or middle and secondary students who need to study for their test they could all do with a lot of encouraging words.

If you’re not into the positive phrase habit, now is a great time to get started on this year round habit. It supports family life and contributes to a better family atmosphere.

Listen as we learn some great positive phrases or encouraging phrases all children should hear.

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Introduction

4:20 What we say matters

7:25 Personalities change everything

12:01 How we set the tone for year-round encouraging words

12:15 First way for families to find a way to use encouraging words

13:09 Second way for families to find a way to use encouraging words13:09

14:5 Third way for families to find a way to use encouraging words

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15:10 Fourth way for families to find a way to use encouraging words

Resource: Side by side conversations

Resource: Watch a video slideshow of all of these phrases

18:06 Getting the right blend of positive encouragement and pointing out things

19:26 The 19 encouraging phrases

42:56 How to do this throughout the year

Resource: Podcast episode

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

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