TODDLER CONFIDENCE: GIVING COMPLIMENTS BEYOND "GOOD JOB" What to say instead? Montessori Explanation

Positive reinforcement contributes to toddler self-confidence but putting "good job" on auto-response is problematic. Learn alternative ways of giving compliments to your toddler. Teach your child to be observant and reflective rather than to be dependent on subjective adult reactions. See this classic article for more on the pitfalls of "good job"https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/five-reasons-stop-saying-good-job/ Or check out podcast on the topic: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/instead-of-good-job?fbclid=IwAR3xkxB2e-mGoZLsujMhdMUfMyH9qSaOIHkTOC2danUjo4OiN0V6FJjA4bs Thanks for stopping by. Please take a second to Like, Subscribe and Comment (comments are my favorite) to let us know you are here and what topics you would like to see covered on this channel. Miss Julie is a Montessori toddler guide in the United States as well as a Montessori teacher trainer and advanced ECE professional development for her state. Her passions are Montessori toddler parenting, Montessori home environments, helping parents understand the nature of toddlers in order to communicate effectively and prevent toddler temper tantrums, and having a growth mindset in our parenting practices. Positive Montessori parenting works for everyone, even if your child is not attending a Montessori school. Peaceful communication is the key! Check back on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays for practical ideas, communication strategies and inspiration for your parenting life. Remember, you can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you put your mind to it!