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Video: Your Kid's Not That Special

How to praise your kid without raising a spoiled brat

By JuiceBoxJungle, Parenting.com
 
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We all want our children to have healthy egos and high self-esteem. But modern parents can take it too far, over-praising their children. Are we creating a generation of egomanics?

In this video:

  • Why over-praise is as addictive as cigarettes (really!).
  • When to lavish praise -- and when to skip the happy dance. (Hint: "You woke up!" is not cause for celebration.)
  • Why parents feel the need to lie about throwing away their kids' art.
  • How to boost your kid's self-esteem without creating a spoiled brat.

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