Strength-naming — specific, not generic
Parent names a specific strength or quality they've noticed in the child. Not 'good job' — but 'I noticed you were patient with your sister today.' Builds self-concept and felt-knownness. Agent coaches the parent to name character, not achievement.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
A quiet moment, end of day works beautifully. Eye-level with them.
How it works
- 1~30s
Think back on their day. Find one moment they did something kind, patient, brave, curious, or persistent. Something small and real.
Watch for: parent_identifies_specific_character_moment
- 2~15s
Tell them. 'I noticed today when you waited for your brother to finish. That was patient.' Name the moment AND the quality.
Watch for: child_visibly_receives_being_named_accurately
- 3~10s
Close with touch — a hand on their shoulder, a forehead kiss, a brief hug. Let the naming land in the body too.
Watch for: parent_anchors_verbal_recognition_with_touch