Girl looks up at her mother and smiles as her mother praises her.
Praise is a powerful tool that can shape how children think about themselves, and it ultimately impacts their behaviour, motivation, and self-actualization.
When used mindfully, praise can create an affirmative, enabling learning environment and the development of a growth mindset.
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