The comments and experiences children get, both the positive and the negative, can reverberate throughout life.
A kind comment feels good and it may draw a child’s attention to one of their gifts or help them confirm a feeling they’ve had about their special skills. Imagine how a child feels hearing something like these comments: “This is a beautiful picture,” “You were such a fast runner today,” “That was a great idea,” “You made your friends feel so comfortable at the party this afternoon.” As you read these kinds of comments you may even feel yourself relax and . . .