Child psychologist identifies 9 parenting habits that raise successful children, based on study of over 200 kids
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Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who studied over 200 children, identifies 9 key parenting practices that raise highly successful kids. These include parents working on themselves, avoiding excessive praise like 'good job,' focusing on building strong relationships through quality time and active listening, not using punishment, and not rewarding academic achievement with external incentives. Instead, successful parents cultivate a love for learning and emphasize growth over grades.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThey worked on themselves
They refrained from always saying 'good job!'
Through quality time, active listening, and shared experiences, they made their kids feel valued, safe, and understood.
Instead of offering rewards for good grades, they focused on cultivating a love for learning.
Whether their child excelled or struggled, they kept the focus on growth and made it clear that grades didn't define them.
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