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Programs Nothing delights a young child more than praise from
his parents. But there can be right and wrong ways of praising
toddlers, and sometimes praise can actually do more harm than
good. A little praise never hurt anyone, but there are some
basic guidelines that will help make the praises you sing to
your little one loud and clear. “When praising toddlers, make it
genuine and specific,” says Maureen Boylan, early childhood
specialist and author of Leap into Literacy. “Rather than saying
I like your picture, comment on the colors that were used or how
hard your child worked on it.” These simple “Do’s” and “Don’ts”
will help make your praise more meaningful for your child and
more effective at getti