'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 ...

jCLEAR LAKE — Little dancing feet scurry in ballet shoes across the floor to begin dance class. Shawna Crabb teaches children of all ages at her Clear Lake dance studio, Dancing His Praises. “She ...

It’s hard to find anything negative to say about praise. After all, the very definition of the word refers to things like “admiration” and “approval.” Good stuff for any child, right? Common sense ...

The children are taught and then treated to a performance by their teachers. — -- Sarai Arce loves to dance. The 6-year-old loves the poses. Dancing, she said, makes her "happy." When Sarai was ...

“You’re very funny, you’re very smart … and you make everyone laugh because you’re so silly.” Those are the kind words of Chris Ulmer, a special education teacher in Jacksonville, Fla., whose mission ...

To help children thrive emotionally and socially, aim to praise them for their good behavior five times a day, a new study suggests. The research, presented at the British Psychological Society’s ...

This post is in response to Criticizing (Common Criticisms of) Praise By Alfie Kohn In today’s post, I would like to return to the question of praise and engage in collegial debate with fellow PT ...