As parents and teachers, we want our children to shine.  We get excited about their achievements, have pride in their accomplishments, and look for ways to encourage them. But what if that praise backfires?   Can we praise a child too much?  How do we effectively give our children praise and critique that helps? As our…

In The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock and Heather Hundley, the reflections often cite the classroom experience or relationships a teacher has with the students and their families. How can this be useful for those of us who choose to educate our children at home? I’d like to offer you some ideas that may…