BAP003: Two Stories of Language Power

07/22/13 • 7 min

What if it turns out that our words have power, more power than we ever expected? And those words have a profound effect on a child. Join me this week for two stories about Language Power.

What if it turns out that our words have power, more power than we ever expected? And those words have a profound effect on a child. Join me this week for two stories about Language Power.

Previous Episode

BAP002: Imitation and Your Child

Did you know that, as a parent, you have a special link for learning with your child? In this week’s podcast we’ll talk about that link and how imitation plays a part in building some of our deepest beliefs.

Here are some of the belief equations I talk about:

“NO” = something is wrong

“NO” + your scowl of disapproval = something is really wrong

“NO” + your scowl of disapproval + your raised voice = something is really, really wrong!

Spilled milk CAUSED “NO” + your scowl of disapproval + your raised voice

I spilled the milk which CAUSED “NO” + your scowl of disapproval + your raised voice

I spilled the milk which CAUSED “NO” + your scowl of disapproval + your raised voice = something is really, really wrong!

Next Episode

BAP004: “Mom, tell me who I am!”

Words have power, but did you know that when certain words are repeated, they take on a life of their own? In this week’s podcast, I talk about three ways in which your language can lead to the development of beliefs in your child.