Positive encouragement can go a long way to preventing the behavior you don't like and can quickly have you experiencing more of the behavior you do like.

Here are 50 encouraging phrases that can transform you and your child's day:

1. "Look how much you have improved."
2. "Way to go!"
3. "You must be proud of yourself."
4. "Thanks so much for _____."
5. "I am so blessed to have you in my life."
6. "Awesome job!"
7. "I so appreciate your help."
8. "I am so proud of who you are becoming."
9. "It's obvious that you did your best."
10. "What would you do, if you were me?"
11. "I have faith in you."
12. "I really enjoyed my time with you today."
13. "What was your favorite part of the day?"
14. "I am confident in your abilities."
15. "You make a great friend."
16. "Let's go out on a special date today!"
17. "Your smile warms my heart."
18. "You are one of the best things in my life."
19. "What fun you had with your friends."
20. "You really enjoy _____."
21. "If anyone can do it, you can do it!"
22. "What a gift you are to me."
23. "Give me a high 5!"
24. "You are beautiful inside and out!"
25. "I will always love you."
26. "You are so loveable."
27. "Hello sweetheart."
28. "Good morning gorgeous."
29. "You've got a great head on your shoulders."
30. "How lovely you are."
31. "You made my day!"
32. "It was so nice of you to help ____ today."
33. "Let's have a tickling fight!"
34. "I am proud to call you my son/daughter."
35. "I love your hugs."
36. "Tell me more."
37. "You're improving in your ____ every day."
38. "What do you like about your work?"
39. "What do you think about that?"
40. "How exciting for you!"
41. "I like the colors you chose in your picture."
42. "I can see you are having an awesome time."
43. "You will make the best decision for you."
44. "I made a mistake. Will you forgive me?"
45. "Look how much you have improved!"
46. "You learn so fast."
47. "What a generous heart you have."
48. "Seeing you smile makes me smile."
49. "What a good memory you have."
50. "I trust you."