Performance Conversations: How we Praise our Teen Performers

Have you ever posted a celebration moment of your teen's performance on social media? If so (and even if not!) you will be intrigued by the provocative discussion in this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast. Proud parents (rightfully so!), we challenge you to think about your thinking and begin evaluating your intentions when it comes to how you dish out praise.Breaking News: Parenting is the toughest job ever! As parents of teen athletes and performers, you are walking a tightrope of balancing expectations, setting standards, and responding to the outcomes of their performances. That's a heavy load and is NOT easy! And, we all make mistakes here. No worries--we got your back!So what are we to do? Let's start with some thought provoking questions and finish up with actionable advice to help you up your parenting game so that your teens can up their games! Here are a few teasers:-Are we shouting praise and whispering criticism?-Is what I'm doing, saying, or posting beneficial for my teen?-How is my teen perceiving my praise and social media posts?-How does the concept of "growth mindset" relate to how we praise our kids?Parents, we believe in you! You can do this!THANK YOU for supporting us! Please share this episode with your friends who are parents of teen athletes and performers. And, if you love us as much as we love you we'd be so grateful if you left us some glowing comments and a 5 star review wherever you are subscribed to this podcast. Thanks again! -Nate & SteveReferences:Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Center for Families and Children: https://ccf.georgetown.edu/202....2/03/24/research-upd Journal of School Psychology: Rogers MA, Theule J, Ryan BA, Adams GR, Keating L. Parental Involvement and Children's School Achievement: Evidence for Mediating Processes. Canadian Journal of School Psychology. 2009;24(1):34-57.