How to Strengthen Emotional Connection with Your Child: Start a Praise Jar
Nothing strengthens the bond between people (including between parents and children) like openly expressing your emotions.
However, we often miss the opportunity to share our feelings due to lack of time.
Luckily, there are ways to make these emotions visible and tangible. One of them is called, tellingly, the “praise jar.”
To implement it, choose a beautiful storage jar with your child and agree on creating a new family tradition.
Each family member is supposed to write notes with kind words throughout the month.
These could be words of gratitude, encouragement, or positive assessment of each other’s actions and achievements.
For example, you can write: “Thank you for helping with the cleaning, together we got it done much faster.”
You can praise for completing homework: “This week you handled math like a real superhero.”
Don't forget about the manifestations of attention to loved ones, which also need to be encouraged: "Thank you for taking care of your little brother over the weekend," "I really appreciate your polite attitude towards grandma."
Open this jar from time to time and read the messages out loud to the whole family.
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