Advice on how to teach the child, the type of verbal praise to give the child, how to encourage the child, and what type of teaching style to avoid with the child.

Look for little changes and successes. Rather than waiting until your child has done something perfectly to give a compliment, try to praise any effort or improvement. Try to praise more than you criticise. As a guide, try to praise your child five times for every one time you say something negative.