What happens to children when we tell them they are smart all the time? Let's look at what the research says. Overpraising can affect their effort, ability, the way they view themselves and more.
How Not to Talk to Your Kids
New York Magazine
Here's a follow up to last week's discussion on language development. Give this a try, and let us know if it worked.
Talking Toddlers: Seven Tips to Help Develop Language Skills
By Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we will be reading the classic parenting book, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Please pick up the book, or audio from the library, bookstore or online. It is also available in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Russian...). Our discussions will begin the week of February 12 and we will discuss one chapter a week.
How Not to Talk to Your Kids
New York Magazine
Here's a follow up to last week's discussion on language development. Give this a try, and let us know if it worked.
Talking Toddlers: Seven Tips to Help Develop Language Skills
By Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we will be reading the classic parenting book, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Please pick up the book, or audio from the library, bookstore or online. It is also available in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Russian...). Our discussions will begin the week of February 12 and we will discuss one chapter a week.
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