
You know you're supposed to catch your child being good. The trouble is what to actually say in the moment. "Good job!" feels hollow. Specific praise feels stiff when you're not used to it. And what works for a toddler doesn't work for an eight-year-old.
This is the script reference. Four age zones — toddler, preschool, early elementary, and older child — with the exact phrases that land for each one. Print it. Stick it on the fridge. Use the scripts as written or as a launch pad until specific praise becomes second nature.
What's Inside:
• Age-by-age scripts for four zones: toddler, preschool, early elementary, and older child
• Side-by-side comparison page so you can see how the language shifts as your child grows
• Fridge sheet — the one-page reference you'll actually use
• Scripts pulled from 30+ years of working with real families