“If all we ever offer is blanket praise without any meaning behind it, kids will always seek approval because they'll never feel satisfied. If we offer genuine encouragement for their accomplishments, they won't need our approval; they'll approve of themselves.” AcceptanceEncouragementPraiseParentingApproval Book:Encouraging Words for Kids Source: Encouraging Words for Kids
“The greatest challenge of parenting is in the inner work it requires: the strength and confidence in believing that we are not in control of, but the answer for our children.” ParentingConnectionAttachmentRelationships With Kids Author:Kelly Bartlett