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, ...

The holiday season is behind us, and it’s time to get back into the daily routine. It’s not always easy, especially for ...

For any child, words of praise can be an important part of learning those skills that can prepare them for adulthood. Whether the praise comes from a parent, a teacher, or even friends, children need ...

Compliments given to children often center on their looks and little, if anything, else. Hearing about looks more than other aspects can leave the nuances of children’s individuality unacknowledged ...

The internet has a new favorite toddler—and it’s not because of anything she said. It’s because of how she listened. In a quietly emotional video that’s racked up over 694,000 views, TikTok creator ...

There are many things you can do as a parent to actively encourage the development of self-love in your children. For one thing, you can teach them to set reasonable goals and to realistically ...

Many grown ups face issues like lack of confidence and fear of failure in their childhood. In a lot of cases these issues start during childhood. The environment in school and home, the way elders ...