Encouraging Words for Kids

It can’t be bad to compliment our children, can it? The truth is, commending kids is complicated. Find out why distinguishing between praise and encouragement is more important than you think.

Happy Monday, Friends! The 20 Things to Say to Encourage... posts have been a hit with readers. I've received several emails and messages essentially saying: 'Thanks for helping me use my words wisely...' Today I'm providing the Encourage Your Children printable to accompany the 20 Things to Say to Encourage Your Children list. My prayer is that we will all use these printables to choose words wisely and be a positive encouragement and reinforcement for our families. Click on the graphic or…

I have a few empty walls by my kids rooms. So I wanted to make a few quotes (prints) to lift them up and motivate them as they see them dail...

I need to remember this when I am feeling down or unloved or wothless

“Snowball fight!” The kids cheered and giggled as they rounded the corner of the apartment hallway near me. Like most winter days I was walking my dog inside, trying to stay warm and away from the big frozen ice cube that had become the world outside. Within seconds the kids ran past me — snowRead More

Good Morning my friends. My plan today was to bring you a new cold-weather craft. However, I have been noticing lately that there is an issue that needs to be addressed. No, this is not political. It has nothing to do with social security, taxes or war. It has to do with the way people (women especially) are viewing themselves in the world today. With social media being so easy and accessible, girls are making their feelings more and more known. Wouldn't you agree? A status update or a new…

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Positive things to say to a child

Do you recognize the need to build up your children every day, too? This list of phrases will encourage the child who hears them from a sincere parent. There are so many voices in this world telling our kids they dont measure up. Behind every young ch

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