100 Ways To Praise A Child

I received this great list "100 Ways To Praise A Child" from my son's developmental therapist a few years ago. I'm not sure who created it. Some of the praises are a bit outdated (in wording) but the sentiment remains the same - praise your child and let them know how special they are to you. This is a concept that is important for all children but can be especially helpful for a preemie. Preemies are asked to do a lot of things that can be difficult and challenging for them and making sure they know that you think they are doing a great job can go a long way towards success. So yeah for praise!!

100 Ways To Praise A Child

1. Great
2. Way to go
3. Outstanding
4. Wow
5. Super job
6. You look stunning
7. Awesome
8. Good for you
9. Right on
10. Excellent
11. I knew you could do it
12. Impressive job
13. Well done
14. Remarkable
15. Neat
16. I'm proud of you
17. You made my day
18. Fantastic
19. Nice work
20. Looking good
21. It's great to know you
22. Now you've got it
23. Bravo
24. Wonderful
25. Far out
26. You're a real trooper
27. You're important
28. What do you think?
29. You're a winner
30. Nothing can stop you now
31. You're incredible
32. You're catching on
33. Hot dog, you did it
34. Bingo
35. Hooray for you
36. You're on target
37. You're on your way
38. How smart of you
39. What a big help you are
40. You light up my life
41. That's incredible
42. Dynamite
43. Remarkable work
44. You're beautiful
45. You're unique
46. Nothing can stop you now
47. I like you
48. Spectacular job
49. You're precious
50. Good discovery
51. You figured it out
52. Hip, hip hooray
53. Three cheers for you
54. Magnificent
55. Super work
56. Creative job
57. Good thinking
58. Exceptional performance
59. You're exciting
60. What an imagination
61. What a good listener
62. You're fun to be with
63. You tried your best
64. You're growing up
65. I care
66. You're a good friend
67. I trust you
68. You're important
69. You'll go far
70. You make me smile
71. You mean a lot to me
72. You make me happy
73. You belong
74. You brighten my day
75. I respect you
76. You mean the world to me
77. You're a joy
78. You're a treasure
79. You're wonderful
80. Awesome
81. You're a.o.k.
82. I love you
83. A big hug
84. You're so enthusiastic
85. There's nobody like you
86. You're sweeter than candy
87. Cool
88. Keep up the good work
89. You shine
90. What radiance
91. I admire you
92. How lovely you look
93. A+ job
94. Artistic
95. Brilliant idea
96. You've got spirit
97. All right, that's the way
98. It wouldn't be fun without you
99. Thanks for your help
100. Get down to eye level and smile