Parents and teachers want to do what is best for children. What do you think is the biggest mistake they make that impedes their children from developing creatively?
I think there are a few. The top on my list would be overusing praise. When we always tell children how good we think they are, they move from being intrinsically motivated to being motivated by our feelings. Children should be able to think, learn, and wonder without being worried about whether or not someone else feels they have done a “good job”. Child of Wonder offers many ways for parents to alter the overuse of praise.
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