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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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 -
<ul>
<li>The way we give feedback to our children matters</li>
<li>Why do people use praise?</li>
<li>'Podcast Episode #150 <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12206194/"></a><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/150-unconditional-parenting-with-alfie-kohn">"Unconditional Parenting, with Alfie Kohn"</a></li>
<li>What is the right way to praise a child?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/why-we-should-end-the-praise-craze">Why we should end the praise craze</a> - a Happy Families webinar</li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-most-powerful-words-we-can-say-to-our-children">The Most Important Words We Can Say To Our Children</a> - a Happy Families article</li>
<li>Asking questions</li>
<li>How to help our kids listen to - and express - their inner voice</li>
<li>The paradoxical effects of praise &amp; criticism on perceived ability' - Meyer</li>
<li>"That's Not Just Beautiful-That's Incredibly Beautiful!" - Brummelman<a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-11018-011"></a></li>
<li>'The effects of praise on children's intrinsic motivation' - Henderlong &amp; Lepper</li>
</ul>
 
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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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#855 Hitting Pause on Praise

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