Good things to say to your kids

1. I’m proud of you.
2. You really worked hard. (Be specific)
3. We all make mistakes.
4. That’s all right.
5. Thanks for helping.
6. I think you can be trusted to handle this!
7. Super work!
8. You’re right.
9. I love you.
10. Great try.
11. How thoughtful.
12. You figured that out.
13. I have faith in you.
14. You brighten my day!
15. I just like hanging out with you.
16. Outstanding!
17. Thanks for being honest.

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so well established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it. -Blaise Pascal