Undeserved compliments can undermine kids, psychologists say

That's fantastic, sweetie!
Awesome!
You're so smart!
A lot of well-intentioned parents cover their kids with a blanket of constant praise in the hopes of promoting self-esteem and confidence, as well
as showing their love and support. But child psychology experts say there's a definite downside to round-the-clock compliments: Too much praise
for too little effort can undermine children's motivation, resilience and well-being.

Katherine Dedyna