If your child senses that you consistently are on her side, that you affirm what works well, and that the feedback you offer is for her consideration, not as a command, she will come to trust you. It takes time to build trust between writer and editor. Finally, don’t worry if it appears that she’s resistant to feedback for a long time.Not every piece of writing needs to be improved.Remember that your feedback makes an impact even when she doesn’t take your advice.The positive feedback can’t be seen as “buttering up” before delivering the “real feedback” which will then be critical.Kids need to know that they are the authors who have the final say over their writing.On today’s podcast, I’ll share some tips you can use to give your kids helpful feedback that will help retain their confidence and independence. The good news? It’s possible to offer your young writer editorial feedback without triggering a meltdown. Yet oftentimes, giving suggestions can often leave young writers feeling judged, inadequate, or underappreciated. It feels like a natural part of teaching to look at our child’s work and note where it could be improved.

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