Fostering Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
Here’s why we should praise our children for the efforts they make, not for accidents of nature like physical qualities or innate talents.
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Here’s why we should praise our children for the efforts they make, not for accidents of nature like physical qualities or innate talents.
We all know folks who tout their uncanny ability to “multitask.” But there’s abundant research to show that multitasking is really a myth.
The LGBTQ community has been quick to react by celebrating Caitlyn’s bravery and also pointing out that most do not receive this type of welcome and support.
Research suggests some interesting reasons why it can be so hard to persuade our children to try healthier foods.
Folks in emotional distress need to know there’s a way out. They don’t just need to be understood and accepted. They need far more than merely feeling both safe and relieved in venting their concerns to another human being.
If there’s one thing all the recent research on aging and the influence of psychological factors tells us, it’s that how we surround ourselves and how we think and feel about our lives really matters.
Character can be likened to a psychological “immune system” of sorts, insulating a person against both the slings and arrows and the many negative influences of this world — and the admirable characters I’ve met in my life have clearly demonstrated to me the incredible power of just one person to make a significant difference.
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