Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is so important to a child's life every single day. This positivity works wonders amazingly for kids self image, self esteem, and just overall outlook in life. In fact, positive messages are great for anyone at anytime in life. The practice of giving positive messages as simple sentences encourage children in the greatest ways to feel really good about who they are, having trust in what a loved one tells them. Without any positive messages, a child can grow up with many negative emotional wounds as an adult due to abusive input.

One may ask, "How can I teach my child to be positive?" Here are 75 positive reinforcement messages that can be used by sincere parents, and they do work. Telling ones child in a way that is natural for the parent when casually giving the child a message and maybe a smile, kiss, hug, pat on the back, or a similar gesture of praise is the ideal goal. Parents can also think up messages specifically for each individual child or change the words to fit what the loved ones need.

In addition, parents can be creative and teach children appreciation of every person by showing respect for every person. Just taking the time to say something positive to a child can make his entire day so much happier.

One last tidbit for parents is to try hanging up written messages inside cupboards, closets, lunchbox, purse, and other places that would make a perfect surprise during a routine day. A child loves knowing that a parent was thinking of him. He feels happy about the attention, and in turn, he will act positively with others. Children reap what we sow, so make it a beautiful garden.

75 Positive reinforcement messages

1] You are so nice.

2] You are polite.

3] You are worthy.

4] You can do it!

5] I love you!

6] You are lovable.

7] Great job you did!

8] I am so proud of you.

9] I am so glad to see you!

10] I am so glad you were born.

11] You are like an angel.

12] You are adorable.

13] I love the way you smile!

14] I love the way you follow directions.

15] I love your idea!

16] You are so smart!

17] That was so awesome!

18] I loved it! Would you please show me again?

19] You are very capable!

20] Thank you very much.

21] You are so thoughtful.

22] You are really super!

23] You can be what you want to be!

24 ] You are so kind and gentle.

25] You are really something special.

26] I love the kind of words you use.

27] All of you, every part, is beautiful!

28] You are pretty. [or you are handsome]

29] Your eyes are such a pretty blue. [or other color]

30] I love your choice!

31] You look lovely, in that dress.
or You look slick in that suit, jeans, etc

32] You picked the best one!

33] I think that you are terrific!

34] Good for you!

35] Way to go!

36] You did it! Wow!

37] You're such a good _____.

38] That was wonderful!

39] I love your smile!

40] Alright! Yes!

41] Thanks so much for being you.

42] That was so sweet of you!

43] I am so glad to see you!

44] You matter to me.

45] You are pleasing!

46] Splendid!

47] That was sensible!

48] You are too cute!

49] You are so funny!

50] You are so cuddly.

51] You are strong!

52] I love your warm hugs.

53] I love your great manners.

54] You make good decisions.

55] Your hair looks good!

56] I love the way you ______.

57] You fixed it!

58] You are all that is good, wholesome, and pure.

59] You are sunshine on a cloudy day!

60] You are a champ!

61] You helped a lot!

62] I love your outfit!

63] You look good in that _______.

64] Super!

65] You did all that yourself? Wow!

66] You are forgiven.

67] I love your honesty!

68] You are very well behaved.

69] Your skin is nice and soft.

70] Such a good listener you are!

71] What a wonderful idea you have!

72] You are so patient!

73] I like the way that you _________.

74] You remember so well.

75] Wow! [clap hands here] You are cool!

***One here to grow on! This is a bonus. I am so glad that you are my ______.[son, nephew, boyfriend, etc]