Fifty Phrases to Encourage Your Child (for everyday use)

(From: What Kids Wish Parents Knew About Parenting, by Joe White)
1.You’re so much fun to be around!
2. You get better at that every time I see you. Way to go!
3. Hang on a second while I call Sports Illustrated—they’ll want a picture of this!
4. I’m going to brag about this. That’s great!
5. I look up to you!
6. That’s the best ______________ I’ve ever seen!
7. You are so thoughtful!
8.This is a tremendous improvement!
9. Good for you!
10. You’re such a joy to us!
11. I never did that well when I was your age!
12. Can I put this on the bulletin board at the office so I can see it every day?
13. You handled that beautifully!
14. That’s incredible!
15. You’re always teaching me something wonderful!
16. They just didn’t make kids as good as you when I was growing up!
17. You’re really special to me—and getting more special every day!
18. Keep that up and you’ll be the world champion someday!
19. I really enjoy being with you!
20. What a super effort!
21. The guy/girl who marries you will be so blessed!
22. That’s worth a trophy ten feet high!
23. Your mom and I are so grateful to be your parents!
24. I need to get word to the White House about this—the president will want to know about it!
25. I really enjoy your smile!
26. That’s fabulous!
27. There you go! That’s it!
28. You’re so helpful! Thank you!
29. You’re going to make it!
30. God is truly a miracle worker,to produce a kid as great as you from ordinary parents like us!
31. I wish I could have done it that well!
32. You’ll always be in my hall of fame!
33. I’m impressed!
34. I know you worked very hard on that. Wonderful job!
35. You’re the best!
36. You sure know how to do it right! Outstanding!
37. I love to hear your laugh!
38. You’re something else!
39. That’s amazing! How did you do that?
40. You take my breath away!
41. You never cease to amaze me!
42. I really like that!
43. Sensational!
44. Absolutely superb!
45. I believe in you!
46. Excellent! That’s the way to do it!
47. You make my day!
48. Fantastic!
49. You make me so happy!
50. I love you!