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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Discussion: Labels

Having a highly active child often leads to labels...from friends, family, even teachers.  Remind yourself that labeling a child negatively can lead to poor self-image and esteem.

Replace things like these:
Hyper/Hyperactive
Noisy
Busy body
Loud
Obnoxious
Antsy
Bossy
Wild child
Annoying
Spazz
Pushy

With more positive descriptors like these:
Energetic
Active
Spirited
Happy
Ambitious
Playful
Silly/Funny (in positive way)
Social
Leader
Gregarious
Boistrous
Alert
Lively
Zippy!!!
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  1. Grumpy Grateful MomFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love your list--a good reminder for me. I use the term spirited to describe my daughter a lot, but I also like energetic, and I think I'm going to start using lively.
    Janae:)

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