Rule 2: Find one positive thing you can say to them or about them every day
Every day help your child brainstorm something positive they can say about their person. This can be tricky when their brother is always annoying or their little sister always pesters them.
This may take some guiding questions on your part, as in: “What’s something cool that your brother does well? You like when he bakes cookies and cakes.” This can lead to them telling their brother that the cookies he made last night for dessert were extra delicious. And maybe even asking if he would be willing to teach them how to make them sometime?
Or you could prompt your child to think about their little sister and how she’s always so cheerful in the morning. Your child could say, “I really love how happy and sunshiny you are at breakfast. It makes me so happy to see your smile!” Ask your child if they notice anything different in their person when they say positive things to them.
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