Did you know that it is not helpful to say to your child “You are so good at math (or fill in any subject here).” They also don’t like to hear the words “good job.” This is counter-intuitive, but the specific words and phrases we use with our children—while very well-meaning and, in our minds, encouraging—can actually set them up for failure if we aren’t careful. We may be wiring their brains to either be confident and courageous enough to take on challenges or instill fear in them that hinders greater achievements.
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