Why Parental Praise Doesn't Create Narcissists -- and What Does
Go ahead and tell your kids they're special as much as you like. Celebrate their accomplishments and let them see the proud gleam in your eyes, but make sure they know you adore them for who they are, regardless of whether or not they win or succeed.
Dr. Craig Malkin, ContributorAuthor, Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer Harvard Medical School