Stop praising your kids — that's right, the new wave of "gentle parenting" involves never telling your children that you're "so proud" of them, lest they turn into "praise junkies." ...

But make sure you take pride in your output — even if it’s lower — on your bad days. Didn’t feel like making five more cold calls, but did it anyway? That’s something you should be proud of.

Stop praising your kids. That’s according to the trendy new “gentle parenting” style — which involves never telling your children that you’re “so proud” of them.