in praise of praise
The debate about overpraise is the meme in my circles, but does it mean you have to be an emotional scrooge and/or aloof? No! Here are some ways to say "good for you!" with out saying good for you, you know?
> How did you do that?
> It got done a lot faster because you helped.
> Your Questions are really thought-provoking.
> How did you come up with that?
> That was very thoughtful of you.
> I appreciate _________.
> It looks like you put a lot of work into this.
> What did you enjoy best in this project?
> How does that make you feel?
> You look proud of yourself.
> Your politeness is very refreshing!
> You are a good friend to have.
> You put a lot of effort into that, didn't you?
> You make it fun to be on your team.
> Teach me how you did that.
> It must make you feel good that ________.
> You were very encouraging to __________.
> That must make you feel warm inside.
> How does that make your heart feel?
> You were very assertive!
> You were certainly listening very well!
> Boy, you put your all into _______, didn't you?
> How do you want to celebrate yourself?
> I am happy for you!
> Thank you for being patient, listening, understanding, etc...
Copyright, International Network for Children and Families/Kathryn Kvols
I wish you were my mom...just think how I would have turned out!
Posted by: lana | April 08, 2009 at 07:24 AM
I like these options
Posted by: Kris | April 13, 2009 at 07:54 AM