Suppose you were told everything you did wrong today all at once.

You’d feel pretty crummy, right?

And with good reason: No one wants to hear how they’re messing up constantly—it can feel really discouraging and disheartening. And yet, we get into a pattern of doing that very thing with our kids...

You’ve got to start reading more if you’re ever going to do better in that class.

Hey! That’s not where your backpack goes!

The stack of clothes I put on your dresser is still sitting there. They should’ve been put away by now!

Put your phone down. You’re on that thing way too much!

Our kids may need correction, but they also need to hear what they’re doing right. Here are some ways to do that:

Point out something specific your kid is doing well before correcting them. Encouragement primes our kids’ hearts to accept correction.

Correct what’s most important in that moment, and let the other things go temporarily.

Turn statements into questions. Sometimes, statements communicate disappointment in our kids’ choices. Choose curiosity instead. 

Our kids are always learning and growing. When we make a habit of encouraging our kids, home will feel like a safe place for them to figure out how the world works as they move from one phase to the next.

Start changing your kid's future one encouraging word at a time.

We know the impact our words can have on our kids, but sometimes, it’s a struggle to find the right ones to say. Our encouragement cards give you the words your kid’s heart longs to hear. Each card includes a writing prompt and space to add your own words, and there’s a set of cards for every phase. Grab yours now!