Filling Emotional Tanks Tools: Tip #1
Tank Filling Tip #1: "You're the kind of person who..." Statements
As parents, we have tremendous power to shape the way our children think about themselves. One way is through "You're the kind of person who..." statements.
Telling our kids "You're the kind of person who…," fills theirs head with a message that can stick for years. We can deliver messages that are empowering and help our children think of themselves as capable people with positive character traits.
For example: "The overthrow to first base was tough, but I'm proud that you're the kind of person who learns from the mistake and picks yourself right back up. You handled it perfectly and stayed positive the whole game."
This phrase also works outside of sports. If you want your children to love reading, find an opportunity to say, "I noticed you reading that book on falcons. It's great that you're the kind of person who just reads for sheer pleasure."
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