Be Proud of Your Kids for Who They Are, Not Just What They Achieve
How To Tell Kids You’re Proud of Them
1. Say “I’m proud of you.” First and foremost, tell your kiddo you’re proud of them when the time arises. You don’t have to say this every day, but those words are encouragement are very meaningful to kids when they hear it from mom or dad.
2. Write them a note. Express pride by writing a little note or giving your little one a card or drawing that tells them you’re proud of who they are as people or praises them for an accomplishment.
3. Talk about the obstacles. If your kid is struggling with an activity such as soccer or reading, offer support and recognize the obstacles he’s facing. At the same time, express your pride that your kiddo is facing those challenges.
4. Say you’re proud in front of others. It’s one thing if you tell your daughter you’re proud of her. It’s another when she hears you saying it to grandma or grandpa. Tell others how proud you are when your kids do something worthy of praise.
5. Don’t forget the small stuff. Of course, parents are proud when their son scores a goal or accomplishes a major milestone. But don’t forget to show pride and offer words of encouragement when your kiddo does something small, such as help to set the table or read a book to her younger sibling.
6. Hug them. Showing affection is always a good thing. A hug not only expresses love but can also show your little one you’re proud of them too.
7. Praise your son/daughter for the things they’re working on. Recognize the process itself is an accomplishment. Tell your son you’re proud of his work on accomplishing the larger goal still being worked on.
8. Tell them you’re grateful to be their parent. We’re proud of our kids for what they do, but make sure your little one knows you’re also proud to be their parent, too.
9. Say “I believe in you.” You’ve told your kiddo you’re proud, but what about telling them you also believe in them and have confidence in their choices. That’s a point of pride in itself.
10. Praise your kid for the great choices they make. Tell your little ones why you’re proud of them by explaining how they’ve made good choices. Hearing that and the words of encouragement will only motivate them to continue their positive behavior.
11. Give a small gift. You don’t want to make it a habit of expressing pride through gift-giving. But perhaps there’s a special circumstance when your kid has been working hard on accomplishing a goal. When she reaches the goal, give her a small gift and tell her how proud you are.
