A viral parenting video is urging families to dramatically increase how often they praise their kids. In it, parenting coach and PhD researcher Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta (@drchelsey_parenting) tells ...

Please be prepared. I'm going to go on a bit of rant now. I just can't hold it in any longer. I see parents doing this constantly and it's killing me because they know not what they do and they are ...

Most loving parents feel a natural desire to praise their children. Yet, there seems to be a backlash against praise recently, particularly on social media. One of my favorite comedians, Taylor Wolfe, ...

If your child accomplished something great, here's how to offer praise while keeping them humble, modest, and appreciative.

Most parents think of giving any type of praise as an instant motivation boost. But that's not always the case when it comes to children. In fact, several studies have found that when teachers give ...

There are many things you can do as a parent to actively encourage the development of self-love in your children. For one thing, you can teach them to set reasonable goals and to realistically ...

The moment your child re-engages in a cooperative manner, praise your child enthusiastically and specifically. For example, “Way to go on joining us at the dinner table respectfully! I am really proud ...

If you want to help your child succeed in school, it’s essential to understand what role you play in how well they do in their studies–and in all the other aspects of their lives. Healthy parenting ...

How your parents spoke to you as a child predicts how well-adjusted you'll be as an adult. For some background, there is a real and valid theory of “growth mindset” which states that when you praise ...