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 ...

A lot of moms and dads struggle with finding the right balance when it comes to praising their kids: How much is too much? How much is too little? Is quantity that important, or is it the quality of ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Praising kids comes naturally to most parents -- and it's been encouraged for all of us. But some praise might be better than others. And some kinds of praise could actually hold ...

"Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things," the great actor Jimmy Stewart once said. "I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step." He ...

There are two sides to every coin. Praising your kids is no exception. On one hand, there’s a body of evidence that supports the theory that praising your children is good. Studies have found that it ...

Excessive praise for the wrong reasons isn't a good idea, a new study says. — -- Make your kid believe he’s a “special snowflake” and you risk turning him into a narcissistic jerk, according to a ...

When it comes to boosting a child's drive, self-worth, and ability to accomplish new objectives, praise and encouragement are ...

Graduation is the telltale sign that announces the next wave will soon be leaving for college. Parents become wistful, hoping and praying that their child's self-esteem is high enough to weather any ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — From the moment they're born, parents want the best for their kids – helping guide, teach and encourage them as they grow. One way parents do that is with words, especially praise.

As a family therapist, Melissa Hamilton believes it's healthy -- actually, essential -- to reinforce good behavior in children with a little bit of praise. "I think praise is extremely important when ...

In Kids Praise 5 PSALTYS CAMPING ADVENTURE kids learn about solving problems and facing challenges The story is an allegory As the kids climb a mountain and encounter various troubles along the way we ...

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 ...