Children repeatedly praised for their inherent intelligence, in contrast to praise for their effort or the use of good strategies, are at risk for negative consequences of that praise. If your ...

When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their child's development. When it comes to praising your child for their actions, ...

This post is in response to Criticizing (Common Criticisms of) Praise By Alfie Kohn In today’s post, I would like to return to the question of praise and engage in collegial debate with fellow PT ...

Praise is often seen as a simple route to boosting children’s confidence and motivation however, psychologists warn that the way that parents and educators praise children can sometimes backfire, ...

Make Praise Appropriate, Not AddictivePraise is like frosting on a cake. A little makes it taste better and too much will ruin everything. Kids need your encouragement and love it when you recognize ...

Many grown ups face issues like lack of confidence and fear of failure in their childhood. In a lot of cases these issues ...

Love that picture your child drew for you? Before you say, “you’re such a good artist,” consider this new research on praise from Temple University. Temple psychology professor Elizabeth Gunderson ...

Did you know that praising children for their intelligence can hinder their willingness to tackle challenges, fostering a fragile sense of self-worth? Inflated praise may also overwhelm children with ...

When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their child’s development. “To foster a growth mindset, you should use more process ...

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their child’s development. “To foster a growth mindset, you should use more process ...