Week 2:

HOMEWORK - module 2: ​Raising Your Child’s Self-Esteem

In this transformative module, you’ll learn how to foster your child's self-esteem through the practice of encouragement rather than praise. Encouragement focuses on highlighting effort and improvement, teaching children that their abilities can grow through dedication and hard work.
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• Read Chapters 4, 5 and 6,7 in 'Redirecting Children's Behavior'. Share your favorite thoughts from the book.
• Watch to the video and share one thing you can do this week to improve your co-parenting relationship. 
• Share what you are committed to this week, and one action you can take to help you meet your goal. 
• Think of something your child does better than you. Ask your child to teach you how to do this. Describe what happened.
• Encourage your child(ren) at least 3 times a day. Share one way you encourage your children.
  • Tip: Compliment the deed not the doer. “You cleared your plate and put it in the dishwasher. High five! Thanks  for being a team player!! 
• Practice asking for what you want. Instead of what you don’t want. “I want dirty clothes in the hamper by Friday, thank you!"
• Have an Encouragement Feast with your family.
  • What was the result or take away from this experience?
  • Tip: Remember to have one person go first then everyone says what they love about him or her. Then they say what they love about themselves. Continue until everyone has a turn. (Pp 88-92)
• Complete this Weekly Check-In Worksheet

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