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May 20
28m 7s

Rewards Aren’t Bribes — And Anxiety Isn’...

Albiona Rakipi
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Are rewards bad for kids? Is a sticker chart a bribe? And what do you do when your child gets so anxious about making a mistake that they stop trying altogether? Parenting coach Albiona Rakipi tackles both in this solo episode — and her take on both might surprise you. Albiona breaks down why rewards aren’t the problem — overusing them is — and walks throug ... Show More
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