Cracking Compliments video

Dove Cracking Compliments
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    Start with a conversation

    Does your child and their friends often compliment or greet one another with comments based on appearance? Encourage them to use alternatives that don't focus on looks

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    Share this page and the Cracking Compliments video with them

    Use them as a prompt to discuss the kinds of comments they find confusing or hurtful

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    Get their friends on board

    Encourage them to share the resources with their friends to help them realise the power of their words and break the habit of commenting on appearance 

                
                   
                   

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