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By: Beyond Just Mom » how to encourage a mom

Beyond Just Mom » how to encourage a mom — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:51:07 +0000

[...] it comes to effective praise and encouragement, a few simple elements make all the [...]

By: Mike in Tucson

Mike in Tucson — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:01:49 +0000

Pam, I have kids and grandkids in SE Michigan. I'd like for my son and daughter-in-law to attend one of your workshops. Love what you have to say here. Mike in Tucson Mike in Tucson’s last blog post..Living In The Desert Is Cool. I'm Cereus!

By: pam

pam — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:01:34 +0000

Why thank you, Louise!

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:31:47 +0000

I noticed that your WFMW posts always generate a lot of positive comments.

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By: pam

pam — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:35:18 +0000

Hmm, as a professional procrasinator, something I call “just-in-time efficiency”, nothing comes to mind. Yet.
Glad to hear an example for a ‘big kid’. I think I noticed his announcement too, by the way.

By: Carol H.

Carol H. — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:08:53 +0000

Your advice came just in time. I wanted to say to my son: “So, you finally sent out an announcement about xyz.” But instead I said, “I noticed that you sent out an announcement.” Yes, it worked like a charm! It prompted a conversation rather than just a gloomy look from my big-time procrastinator. Any advice on what to do about that subject?

By: pam

pam — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:27:12 +0000

So happy to hear the good things you noticed!

By: charrette

charrette — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:08:18 +0000

I caught myself and switched to "I noticed" three times today, and it worked like magic. Thanks for reposting this. charrette’s last blog post..—And Don't Tell Anyone You're My Mother (she said sweetly)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:44:45 +0000

I agree, I use this way all the time with my boys. I'll ask them to tell me about the item and I'll point things out that I am curious about or how I noticed they changed something with the project. Great post Kathy’s last blog post..Where is the best place to live?

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:53:38 +0000

Loved these tips, especially the “I noticed…” statements. You’re right, everyone wants to be noticed. That seems to really stick with my kids when I say that. Thanks for the reminder!