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It’s helpful to praise your child for their efforts, not just results.

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Narrator

It’s helpful to praise your child for their efforts, not just results.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should praise your child's efforts, not just their results.

Describing Habits

I always praise my child for their hard work, regardless of the outcome.

Asking About Others

How do you encourage your child; do you focus on effort or results?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we only praised results, children might avoid challenges.

Rephrased versions

Formal

It is beneficial to commend your child's endeavors, rather than solely focusing on achievements.

Casual

Give your kid kudos for trying, not just for winning.

Simpler English

It's good to tell your child they did a good job, even if they didn't succeed.

Phrases to learn

praise your child

To express approval or admiration for your child's actions.

for their efforts

Recognizing and appreciating the attempt and hard work.