tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post117165374163672315..comments2023-12-14T07:05:21.979-08:00Comments on Chief Family Officer: How You Praise Your Kids MattersChief Family Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-1171977602427534672007-02-20T05:20:00.000-08:002007-02-20T05:20:00.000-08:00That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing :)That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing :)ChiefFamilyOfficerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056844077936226008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-1171930035589356572007-02-19T16:07:00.000-08:002007-02-19T16:07:00.000-08:00OK...I just tried this with my oldest duaghter. I ...OK...I just tried this with my oldest duaghter. I just praised her for her piano practicing. It went something like this: I know the piano is not your favorite thing right now. I know it is frustrating to you that you are having trouble with your recital piece. I also know that you wish you could quit (not an option). But I want you to know that I am prouder today of your struggles than all the times you got a perfect score at your past recitals. Yes, you were frustrated today, but you stuck with it. Yes, you told me many times today that you "can't get it". Yes you told me you wanted to quit. BUT you stuck with it. You took a break, but told me you would try again after you collected yourself. I am actually prouder of you that you struggled so much, but still were willing to give it more work. Good for you oldest daughter!<BR/>She was SHOCKED to say the least when I told her the above. She gave me a huge hug. "Thanks Mom!"....great tip for the day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com