Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Inverse Power of Praise

So Casey's brother, Austin, gave us a book as a gift. 
I finally was able to sit down and read while our girl was asleep.
Nuture Shock.
It is a book over "new thinking about children".
It is a parenting psychology book.
I just read the first chapter.
The Inverse Power of Praise
What would you say if someone told you that you were ruining your child by praising him?
Not every praise is bad.
There are different kinds of praise and this book is based on a lot of research.
Apparently what we think are instincts are actually 
intelligent, informed reactions.
Lesson Learned: Do not give vacuous praise. Instead give direct praise. 

*This is probably the most interesting book I have read so far out of all "parenting" books.

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