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 ...

As educators, expectations and achievement remain front and center. This arena is not limited to teachers and students. It extends to leaders with teachers and to leaders and teachers with parents. It ...

Back in April, I wrote a post in defense of (the right) punishments. Now I’m back to defend praise. Praise has gotten some really bad press and is on the parenting behavior chopping block. Sweeping ...

Toddlers who receive praise of their efforts, such as “you worked hard on that,” rather than praise of their personal qualities, such as “you’re a good girl,” are more likely to prefer challenging ...

Good job! You're such a good kid! How many times do parents say these words of encouragement? And rightly so: One of the best tools for positive parenting is giving praise. Praise can show your ...

Praise has its place in any lesson, but using it too much or when it’s not deserved can be demotivating. Here’s how to inspire your students To praise or not to praise, that is the question. After ...

Most nonprofit and social impact leaders share a belief in the positive potential of human beings. We seek to alleviate suffering and lift up the good in people. We advocate, champion, and care for ...

I gave a speech in front of UN officials in September on the theme “people are born to be praised and exist to praise one another.” I was born to spread this idea, and since I was 9 years old, I have ...