Justin & Kylie discuss how to praise a child - and why you shouldn't
Topics included in this episode -
- The way we give feedback to our children matters
- Why people praise
- Attempting to boost our child's self esteem
- We praise the kids that we think need it
- It feels like it's right to say nice things
- The paradoxical effects of praise & criticism on perceived ability
- 'That's not beautiful, that's incredibly beautiful'
- Inflated praise decreases challenge seeking in children with low self esteem
- The effects of praise on children's intrinsic motivation
- The right way to praise a child
- Ask questions
- It takes practice
- Say what you see
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