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May 2023
31m 23s

Is praise ruining our kids?

DR. MONA AMIN
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Is praising our children okay? Will they end up seeking a life of external validation? On this episode, I welcome Dr Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist, clinical scientist, and mom to discuss: If praise is really all bad? How to effectively use praise What the research tells us about praise  Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka ... Show More
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