Sometimes your children need to hear these words:
-I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you. Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.
-You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!
-It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely. Big people cry too. I do.
-You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.
-You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn't easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.
-I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.
-You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine to change.
-What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!
-That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!
-I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.
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