If your child accomplished something great, here's how to offer praise while keeping them humble, modest, and appreciative.

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 ...

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 ...

Which is better, encouragement or praise, when helping children build self worth? That's like asking who is a better parent: mom or dad? (Don't answer that!). Both are valuable and make distinctive ...

Of course, parents want to tell their kids how great they are—after all, they are smart, intelligent, and athletic! But unfortunately, research shows that calling your kids gifted and talented isn’t ...

Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others. Researchers at the University of Chicago and Stanford University who studied mother-child ...

In ‘Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,’ psychologist Carol Dweck reveals the right way to recognize children’s accomplishments for long-term success. Many parents with the best intentions ...