'NurtureShock' author Po Bronson debunks conventional parenting wisdom. Sept. 3, 2009— -- For writer and father Po Bronson, yelling praise from the sidelines of a soccer game to his child has ...

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 ...

"Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things," the great actor Jimmy Stewart once said. "I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step." He ...

A lot of moms and dads struggle with finding the right balance when it comes to praising their kids: How much is too much? How much is too little? Is quantity that important, or is it the quality of ...

Excessive praise for the wrong reasons isn't a good idea, a new study says. — -- Make your kid believe he’s a “special snowflake” and you risk turning him into a narcissistic jerk, according to a ...

There are two sides to every coin. Praising your kids is no exception. On one hand, there’s a body of evidence that supports the theory that praising your children is good. Studies have found that it ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — From the moment they're born, parents want the best for their kids – helping guide, teach and encourage them as they grow. One way parents do that is with words, especially praise.

Graduation is the telltale sign that announces the next wave will soon be leaving for college. Parents become wistful, hoping and praying that their child's self-esteem is high enough to weather any ...

As a family therapist, Melissa Hamilton believes it's healthy -- actually, essential -- to reinforce good behavior in children with a little bit of praise. "I think praise is extremely important when ...

Praising your kids—it seems like an obvious, not-fraught thing parents should do. And yet, according to a new study, delivering praise to children in ways that inspire rather than sabotage is harder ...

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 ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) --From the moment they're born, parents want the best for their kids -- helping guide, teach and encourage them as they grow. One way parents do that is with words, especially praise.