Tips from Men's Health:
1. Don't admit that you struggled with a subject at school. It's a shot of modesty that might set a discouraging tone from the outset.
2. Don't demonstrate right away. Have her work on it on her own while explaining her answer. Once progress stalls, then step in.
3. Don't tell her she's smart when she gets something right, lest she think she's not if she fails on a problem or two. Focus on learning. Practice makes perfect.
4. Never say "wrong." It shuts down thought process and puts you in control. Something like "I see why you'd say that, but let's try it like this."
Encouragement through trial and error as a normal learning process, and phrasing that conveys support rather than superiority.
It's not just for kids! Anyone in a position to teach, train or lead can gain the same way.
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