Join host Stacey Chillemi as she delves into the fascinating topic of praising children with insightful guest speakers Matt and Audra Karam, founders of Karam's Little Leaders. You'll discover an essential parenting debate: Should we praise our children for purpose or effort? 

The podcast featured Stacey Chillemi and Matthew, and Audra Karam discussing the importance of how parents praise their children, emphasizing the impact of praising effort over performance. Matthew and Audra shared personal anecdotes and highlighted the significance of building resilience and grit in children for future success. They delved into the role of discipline, effective communication between parents, and the proper ways to praise children to foster their development. They also addressed parental and coaching behavior in children's activities, stressing maintaining a positive and supportive environment. 

The podcast aimed to equip parents with resources to strengthen character and leadership in their children. The discussion underscored the value of recognizing and encouraging children's efforts and the importance of allowing them to fail and learn from their experiences. They directed listeners to their website for additional resources and encouraged engagement with their podcast for more insightful discussions.

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LEARNINGS:
What is the number one indicator of success for children?
The number one indicator of success for children is resilience and grit.

How can parents help build resilience and grit in their children?
Parents can help build resilience and grit in their children by rewarding effort rather than just outcomes, allowing children to understand it's okay not to succeed the first time, and encouraging persistence.

What is a suggested way to praise a child effectively?
A suggested way to praise a child effectively is to mirror what you see, recognize their hard work, and let others know about it to boost the child's confidence and self-esteem.

According to the podcast, how should parents and coaches react to children in activities?
Parents and coaches should react to children in activities by focusing on fun, bonding, learning, and excelling rather than overly emphasizing performance outcomes, which can dampen self-esteem and discourage children from participating.

Where can listeners find additional resources and information related to the podcast's topics?
Listeners can find additional character and leadership resources on the website www.blackbeltbruce.com, as well as on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 


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