Praise junkies and a growth mindset may sound like an unusual pairing, but together they highlight how children respond to praise and motivation. The question for parents and teachers is whether kids should strive for external rewards, like compliments and approval, or internal rewards, such as pride in their own... Read More
What parents need to know about forced apologies is that making a child apologize when they don’t genuinely feel sorry can do more harm than good. All children make mistakes and do things we wish they wouldn’t. Sometimes, they aren’t even aware of their actions or the impact on others.... Read More
Please don’t call me shy is something many children wish they could say when adults describe their quiet or reserved behavior. At First Congregational Preschool in Meriden, CT, we believe every child’s personality should be valued for what it is and should not be labeled in ways that may limit... Read More
