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By: ¿Y Por Eso Estás Contenta? « Oktober5

¿Y Por Eso Estás Contenta? « Oktober5 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:08:31 +0000

[...] it’s a high five, or a touch of the hand, or an inspiring story in a beautiful language, or even an “I’m [...]

By: Jannie

Jannie — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:50:19 +0000

If you haven't already, and you read haim Ginott's "BetweenParent & Child" (a book ,) it may forever change your definition of "praise". Heck , e-mail me your address and I'll send you my copy. I've read it enough to know it pretty-much from memory. For me it's the definitive parenting book. Jannies last blog post..My Big Eye

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:52:59 +0000

Meryl: Ten to one sounds possible a tad high, but you’re right. We should all be doing better than we have been.

By: Meryl K. Evans

Meryl K. Evans — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:52:40 +0000

Experts recommend giving your kid 10 positive comments for every one negative comment. But I think most of us barely make it beyond two compliments for every one negative. especially in the workplace. It's incredible how a simple compliment can brighten someone's day or even week. Let's remember to be kind to each other especially with all that's going on today. Meryl K. Evanss last blog post..11 Ways to Play the Name Game

By: The Perfection of Pixar | Writer Dad

The Perfection of Pixar | Writer Dad — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:10:56 +0000

[...] Last week’s Deja Vuesday presented no decisive winner, though several posts swung single votes. Tara chose A Billion Pixels and None of Them Wasted, and I’m going with her selection because it also has a tiebreaker which ties nicely to yesterday’s post. [...]

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:32:05 +0000

Marelisa: That’s a good point. Praise isn’t just for the person receiving, it’s for the person giving as well. Absolutely true, Marelisa.

Cricket: And then they skip.

Oktober Five: http://digitalfightclub.com/I-am-writerdad’s-sense-of-humor

Lori: It does, and thank you.

Katy: I couldn’t agree more.

CK Lunchbox: That’s a whole other post. We’re the model for the eventual man in their life. It’s a profound responsibility, and we should always be mindful.

Blogger Dad: Thanks for the compliment, Blogger Dad!!! I feel all gooey inside. Rather than answer that here, I will send you a video shortly. You may have already seen it at Ron’s place. Even if you have, it will still be amazing.

By: Blogger Dad

Blogger Dad — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:09:39 +0000

Well, I was GOING to subscribe to the theories espoused in the 1950's bestseller, "How To Parent Like A Man, Dammit" in which you constantly belittle your son and use the hand over the hot stove technique of discipline. Seriously, though, great post. (see, a compliment!) I already started filling my son's bucket with positive affirmations when he does new things. Not sure how to get him to stop drawing on the walls with crayons yet, though. Blogger Dads last blog post..Our baby story - Part One: “Surprise, I’m pregnant”

By: CK Lunchbox

CK Lunchbox — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:03:51 +0000

I know it's probably been mentioned but praise just does wonders for their self-esteem. I've noticed this with my step-daughters, and being the only strong male influence in their life, it seemed weird to them when I told them good job or that I was proud of them. They need that healthy affirmation along with a few hugs through out the day. CK Lunchboxs last blog post..Condescending Interface

By: ¿Y Por Eso Estás Contenta? — Oktober5

¿Y Por Eso Estás Contenta? — Oktober5 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:27:21 +0000

[...] it’s a high five, or a touch of the hand, or an inspiring story in a beautiful language, or even an “I’m [...]

By: katy

katy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:04:32 +0000

Right. There can't be too much affirmation. It would solve many family problems if we are more generous with our praises. katys last blog post..Is the fashion industry sexualizing our girls?