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For Parents Particularly. Childhood Stress: A Creeping Phenomenon.
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O'Brien, Shirley J. – Childhood Education, 1988
Suggests steps that parents (in particular), teachers, and other adults can take to help relieve children's stress and to help children cope with stress at home and in school. (BB)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Guidelines
For Parents Particularly: Praising Children--Five Myths.
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O'Brien, Shirley J. – Childhood Education, 1990
Discusses five myths associated with parents' giving praise or positive feedback to their children. Myths are children thrive on praise; praise increases a child's self-confidence; lavish praise is not addictive; praise motivates children; and parents should practice withholding praise to toughen up children. (BB)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Motivation Techniques, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Materials