Praise can be effective - a positive motivating force. But not all praise is created equal. In fact, some types of praise may harm more than they help. This session is based primarily on the work of Dr. Carol S. Dweck whose research has provided new insights into the effects of praise on the types of effort and motivation that lead to student success. Parents and educators will find the easy-to-understand information very helpful in supporting their own efforts in raising and teaching their children to work toward success.