Encouraging Words For Kids

by Kelly Bartlett

Overview

"Encouraging Words for Kids" gives parents over 150 examples of phrases to say that inspire a child's confidence and self-motivation. Encouragement is about drawing forth a child's own drive to work hard and do what's right without being told; this book shows you how to get there. It is a guide that parents can turn to again and again whenever they need a dose of inspiration in creating positive communication with their kids.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015504064
Publisher:	Kelly Bartlett
Publication date:	10/09/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	843,212
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Kelly Bartlett is a parent educator and writer with a focus on child development, family relationships, and discipline. She holds a BA in biology and secondary education as well as two additional certifications as a parent educator with The Positive Discipline Association and a leader with Attachment Parenting International. Kelly's articles have been published in parenting magazines all over the world, and she is a regular contributor for "Nurture" and "The Attached Family" magazines on the topic of positive discipline. She blogs at parentingfromscratch.wordpress.com.

Editorial Reviews

If you've heard that praise isn't the best way to develop your child's inner compass but you're not sure what to say instead, Kelly Bartlett has written the book for you. Her examples of parent-child interactions clear up any confusion about the difference between praise and encouragement. Best of all, the book has a number of actual phrase lists that you can keep handy to help you express your encouragement, appreciation, and support for your child. A positive, encouraging, and practical book!

Dr. Laura Markham, founder of Aha! Parenting - Dr. Laura Markham

This is the guide that every parent needs. Kelly Bartlett helps parents know not just what to do, but what to say. Kelly makes unconditional acceptance easy. She understands the importance of trusting children to find their way and gives practical guidance to parents to help this process along with love and compassion. Kelly honors the child's growing sense of self and identity. She teaches parents how to teach their children to love and respect themselves—to grow emotional intelligence.

Bonne Harris, author of "Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids" - Bonnie Harris

With lots of practical examples and stories, Encouraging Words for Kids is extremely helpful in understanding how to encourage kids to develop confidence, motivation and self-discipline. Highly recommended!

Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions - Amy McCready