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20 Things We Should Say More Often

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20 Things We Should Say More Often

Words have a long lasting effect on children. Here are some things that you should say to your child and should encourage them to say to others.

It’s important for moms and dads to know what words they should say more often to their children.

Words have a lot of power, and saying the right thing can be very good to your child, while doing the wrong thing might be very detrimental to your child’s well-being.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me… 

We’ve all heard this rhyme growing up, but let’s be honest, it isn’t true. Words have a lasting effect, especially on children, so it’s important that parents be mindful of the things they say and what they teach.

Check out this heartwarming video courtesy of “Kid President” where he teaches you about the things that parents should say more often:

Things that moms and dads should say more often to their kids

 

 

READ: Parents share “annoying” things non-parents say

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