Children are very observational and will mimic what they see their parents doing. It is important that we model generous behavior to our children.

Kids can learn to give and receive compliments by practicing gratitude. Young school age children are ready to begin learning how to say thank you for a compliment.

Give a Compliment

When your child is complimented, they feel good about themselves. And they can pass that joy on to others when they give compliments to their friends and loved ones.

Compliments show that you care and are thinking about them. They are important, especially to young children who struggle with self-worth and value.

But giving and receiving compliments is a skill that must be learned and developed. Often, a compliment is not received well because it’s sarcastic or doesn’t match their reality.

When a compliment is given to kids, it should be genuine and specific. You could say, “I like your eyes or your smile” or “You’re great at your sport.” To help kids learn how to give a compliment, the On Our Sleeves experts created …