Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest challenges many parents face is trying to help their children get motivated to succeed in school, sports, music, the workplace, or life in general. We may try ...

Ricky Sapp is no stranger to being part of a football huddle. On Monday, Sapp was the center of a bigger huddle at the ...

Did you know that praising children for their intelligence can hinder their willingness to tackle challenges, fostering a ...

Developmental research often tells us how egocentric children are. Yet all too often we hear of children who are forced to demonstrate great courage and care in a crisis.

“You don't start training a killer whale by hanging a bucket of fish 22 feet high and commanding Shamu to jump. Even though Shamu may want the fish, the proper connections have not yet been linked up ...

Recruiting Participants Ages 6-21 with Williams Syndrome! The UAB STARS Lab is conducting a research study to explore children's motivation to complete moderately challenging tasks and how this ...

Parents improved use of appropriate child car seats after remote motivational counseling and mobile-based support, according ...

Retired soccer player Abby Wambach said on an episode of her 'Welcome to the Party' podcast, released Tuesday, Sept. 23, that ...