To praise, or not to praise? That is the question!
Is praise actually decreasing your child's intrinsic motivation, and encouraging comparison and competition?
Learn the science of how to praise a child - and why you really shouldn't! (Replay)
Topics included in this episode -

The way we give feedback to our children matters
Why do people use praise?
'Podcast Episode #150 "Unconditional Parenting, with Alfie Kohn"
What is the right way to praise a child?
Why we should end the praise craze - a Happy Families webinar
The Most Important Words We Can Say To Our Children - a Happy Families article
Asking questions
How to help our kids listen to - and express - their inner voice
The paradoxical effects of praise & criticism on perceived ability' - Meyer
"That's Not Just Beautiful-That's Incredibly Beautiful!" - Brummelman
'The effects of praise on children's intrinsic motivation' - Henderlong & Lepper

 
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