I've seen the results of parenting where their every move is praised ("good job breathing!")--they grow up ignoring it. Praise, even genuine praise, doesn't mean anything to them. And it's a hard habit to break! Instead of "Good job!" I'm trying really hard to say "Thank you!" or "That's the way it's done." It's still positive feedback but it's meaningful and isn't praise-based. If you liked that article, you should read his book Punished by Rewards.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor