09/25/2026
The way we praise our kids matters.
It’s easy to focus on the outcome: the grade, the win, how quickly they finished, or whether they got it “right.”
But when we shift the focus to effort, persistence, creativity and progress, we help kids recognize what they can control and build confidence that isn’t dependent on the result.
Small changes in our language can make a big difference in how children learn to view themselves, especially when things don’t go as planned.
Save these phrases for the next time you’re not quite sure what to say!
