How to Praise Your Child

Examples of phrases to use when praising your child. 
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Some Verbal Rewards:

1. I like it when you (name activity)
2. That's a beautiful (whatever is made)
3. Good! You did what I asked.
4. Hey, you really look handsome. You did a nice job getting ready.
5. That's great, it really looks like you worked hard.
6. Wow! Look at that (whatever he's doing).
7. That's really good! I wish I could do that.
8. You're doing just what I want you to do.
9. My! You're minding me so well.
10. See what you did! That (road, tower) looks strong.
11. You do a good job at...
12. That's (pointing to an object) very good.
13. You were very responsible when you (name job)
14. I am very proud of you for...
15. See what nice things you do.
16. That (name what the child made) is really interesting.
17. I like playing (catch) with  you.
18. This (an activity) is such fun.
19. (Name), you really know how to (identify what the child did)!
20. Thank you for (identify what was done).
21. One word "quickies":

• Beautiful
• Fine
• Great
• Gorgeous
• Tremendous
• Good
• Good girl (boy)

 
Some Physical Ways to Reward:

1. Pat arm, shoulder
2. Hug
3. Fist bump
4. Squeeze arm
5. Dance around
6. Give a kiss
7. Facial expression of delight (smiling)
8. Clap hands (young child)