Growth Mindset: The Right Way to Praise Children

I read: A New Study Explains the Right Way (and the Wrong Way) to Praise Your Kid

I chose this article because I have young siblings, and am so very proud of them for pretty much just existing. I want to make sure that when I praise them, it's constructive and doesn't lead to any unhealthy mindsets, but actually contributes to their health and growth as the wonderful little humans they are.

This is a picture I took of the two BEST and CUTEST humans on this Earth. Otherwise known as my little siblings :)

While the article did not go into as much detail as I would have hoped as far as practical ways to praise children constructively, I have to assume that it's because each child and each situation is unique. The gist of it was that praise should be reflective of reality, not exaggerated or withheld for motivation. Children can sense when praise is being intentionally overdone or withheld, and both have a negative effect on their academic performance, as well as their opinions of themselves. I think the article is a good thought-provoking tipping point for anyone who maybe errs on the side of over-praising especially, as I think that would come as a bit of a surprise that over-praise can be just as harmful as withholding it.

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