Today is all about PRAISE.

Everyone loves being praised both young, old and all of those in-between. So why is it that so many of us grown up people struggle to accept being praised, we like it, but feel embarrassed, even big headed when we receive praise and will often try to diminish the praise or water it down as we feel that we are not worth the praise.

Children however, lap up the praise and can't get enough of it. Maybe it's because the older we get the less praise we receive so we are less able to accept it. Let's have a big Burlington challenge, let's change the lack of praise in the world. It is a well known fact that if you receive praise enough, you become more able to accept it, keep praising your children, including your teenagers, also your partner, parents, friends, neighbours and most importantly, don't forget to praise yourselves. To praise is to be kind and we can never have too much kindness in our lives. Next week, I will continue with the praise journey and give some tips on how to praise your children.

Our thought for the week is:

I am worthy of love and respect.

If you have a parenting concern, you can contact Mrs Easty via the school office - admin@burlingtoni.org.uk