Mum: “You are special”
Child: “Why?”
Mum: “Because You’re You!”
How many times have you had this conversation with your child? Other favourite mum/child phrases are:
“I love you just the way you are.”
“Just be yourself and you’ll be fine.”
“Be yourself: you can do this!”
Mums seem to be desperate for their children to celebrate who they are and their special qualities. So why can’t you think this way about yourself? (more…)