I read an article recently that changed the way I praise children. We all know that praise is important, that it boosts self-esteem and can be very motivating. So we all tend to throw in a “good job” or “wow, you’re so smart” at the end of many activities. If praise is a good thing, then lots of praise is great, right? After reading this article, I completely changed the way I deliver praise. I have seen wonderful results. Children who had a tendency to give the obligato