Early Childhood Education, Research, and Rethinking Praise – A Conversation with Dr Amanda Niland - Part 1

In this episode, host Bec Sampson is joined by early childhood educator and researcher Dr Amanda Niland to explore the topic of praise and how we use it with children. Drawing on her recent article, Amanda discusses why phrases like “good boy” or “good girl” may not always offer the positive reinforcement we assume, and how our language can influence a child’s developing sense of self. We discuss what led Amanda to write the article, how shifting the way we give feedback can promote long-term...