Effort Over Outcomes

Mikey in front of a congrats banner getting a high five from his teahcer (face obscured by an apple with glasses)

My Saturday Suggestion for this week is to praise effort over results. I’d love to share two examples with you. They illustrate why praising your child’s efforts is the place to be to encourage the behavior you want. The Smart Procrastinator Let’s say your child is very good at a given subject. They have a…

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