April 10, 2010
In a recent interview I gave for an article on crucial skills to teach kids, I shared the following three ideas: 1. Kids must learn early about standing up to social pressure. Even in the pre-school years they experience social hierarchies and face peer pressure. Parents must help them learn about being confident in their [...]
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October 3, 2009
The giving of a compliment is something we take for granted. “Nice job.” “Good work.” “Well done.” These are all fine. But the impact could be deeper. Here are a few ways to make your compliments more effective: Be specific. Don’t just say “nice job.” Let them know what exactly is the quality or behavior [...]
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