Parent Handbook

From Joy in Parenting by Jo Schlenhofer
Published by Paulist

I like the way you shared your bicycle.
You’re doing a good job of waiting in line.
You are walking nicely.
You did a fine job making your bed.
I am happy you did what I asked you to do.
That is an excellent answer.
You’re being very careful with that glass of milk.
I like what you said . . . that’s well thought out.
You have been such a helpful worker.
You are a careful thinker; you think before you speak.
You couldn’t have said or done it better.
It looks like you’re putting some thought and time on this.
You remembered all the rules. I am proud of you.
Thank you for listening to my question.
It’s nice to see you helping each other.
I’m happy that you listened to me.
I like the way you are working.
I like the way you tried. Let me show you an easier way.
You did a fine job handling your anger at that frustrating work.
Thank you for doing more of the clean up of your room than you had to.
You really did a fine job playing with your brother.
It’s a pleasure to work with you.
That’s good table manners to wipe your mouth with your napkin.
I knew you could do that well.
You have your thinking cap on today.
That was a grown up thing to do.
You are 100% correct.
I like it when you look at me while I’m talking to you.

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