Using positive praise with your child will build their self-esteem and confidence. It may also help with behaviour issues they might be experiencing.

Here are some phrases you can try:

• That’s incredible / That’s so exciting.
• Beautiful work / Well done.
• Good choice / Great sharing.
• I love how you did that.
• Super work / High five!
• Fantastic job / You’re fantastic.
• What a good listener.
• You got it just right / Nicely done.
• You are so much fun.
• I’m proud of you.
• Well done for trying / You tried so hard.
• Magnificent / Marvellous / Terrific.

For more information on helping your child to communicate, visit How can I help my child communicate with me? – BBC Tiny Happy People.