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11th May 2023
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Body language expert Judi James told The Sun: "Kate could be seen keeping a very subtle eye on Louis during the ceremony, and offering him motivational ‘reward’ touches of affection when he did something right.
“William and Kate showed they clearly understand the need for all their children to learn to enjoy royal events rather than to dread them by seeing them as a chore, bore, or challenge to get through.”
The technique is described as a type of ‘mirroring’, which reflects good behaviour with positive rewards - rather than giving out to a child who has done something wrong.
This can include a reward as simple as touches of affection or a smile to acknowledge their good behaviour.
According to enlivenminds.org, when mirroring, “parents consciously or subconsciously reflect or “mirror” the emotions and feelings or aspirations of the child, which has the effect of validating, accepting, or showing love toward that child”.
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