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Praising Kids: Why Parents Shouldn't Say 'I'm So Proud of You'

And what you should say instead.

Parents often praise their kids when they’ve done a good job. However, parenting expert Alyson Schafer warns this might actually be working against your child’s development.

Watch the video above to find out how praise can work against your child and what alternatives you can use instead.

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