By Dr. Joanne Foster What’s the best amount and kind of praise? Not too much, not too little, but just right. It’s honest, meaningful, deserved, and propels the child forward. With that in mind, how can parents praise young children so as to foster their learning, confidence, motivation, and well-being? What can—or should—parents do? The following five recommendations provide sensible starting points for parents of little ones: 1. PRAISE YOUR CHILD’S EFFORT, RESILIENCE, AND P