Nixon, serving as a literary arts ambassador, brings 10 years of poetry writing and performance to his new role.

Thankfully, these experts have come up with eight phrases to use instead. “We have such good intentions behind it — we love our kids so, so much,” one said.

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Be mindful of the words you use with your kids. The following phrases can harm their self-esteem, so it's best to steer clear ...