About Private Schools: Should Parents Brag about their Kids?

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Blythe Grossberg, your Guide to Private Schools In this week's newsletter, read about the right way--and the wrong way--to praise children. While today's parents often believe they should boost their kids' self-esteem through constant praise, such cheerleading may backfire and lessen children's motivation over time. Also, read more about why research suggests uniforms can help kids behave better in public and private schools. Have a good week! Should Parents Brag about their Kids? It's only natural for parents to want their kids to succeed, but as many private school parents know, bragging often gets out of hand. Today, it's not even rare for parents to post their kids' college acceptances on Facebook. What parents may not realize is that unstinting praise can hurt kids in the long run. Read more See More About:  praising children  college admissions  Should Private Schools Have Uniforms? Uniforms, once on their way out, are now popular at private and public schools. Credited with causing a reduction in school violence and fostering a sense of belonging, uniforms are now required in public and private schools nationwide. Read more See More About:  school uniforms  school dress codes  private school uniforms The History of African-Americans at Early Private Schools Read about the history of African-American students at private schools that integrated before the Civil War. Read more See More About:  black history month  african-american history  brown v. board of education Private School Basic Information Facts and data about private schools. Private Schools Ads Private Schools Kids Games Recipes for Kids Preschool Kids Parents Help Featured Articles Choosing a Private School U.S. Schools School Profiles Affording a Private School Getting Into a School For Parents   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Blythe Grossberg Private Schools Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Private Schools newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How to Pick the Best School Prepare for Private School Interviews Choosing a Special Education School Advantages of Single-Sex Private Schools How to Pay for Private School   Follow me on: Advertisement