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Focus on a child's contributions and
assets: |
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Thanks, that helped a lot. |
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It was thoughtful of you
to… |
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Thanks. I really appreciate… |
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I need your help with… |
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Your have skill in… |
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To a family group - I really
enjoyed today. Thanks. |
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To build a child's confidence: |
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Knowing you, I'm sure you'll
do fine. |
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You'll make it. |
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I have confidence in you. |
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That's a tough one, but I'm sure you'll
work it out. |
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To show acceptance of your
child: |
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I like the way you handled
that. |
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I like the way you tackle
a problem. |
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I'm glad you enjoy learning. |
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I'm glad you are pleased
with it. |
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Since you're not satisfied,
what do you think you can do so |
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you will be pleased with
it? |
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How do you feel about it? |
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To recognize effort and
improvement: |
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I appreciate you effort. |
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It looks as if you worked really hard
on that. |
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It looks as if you spent a lot of time
thinking that through. |
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Look at the progress you've made (be
specific). |
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Look how far you have come. |
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These phrases mean a great
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well with spouses and employers.) |
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Have fun with them! |
