Parenting with Praise to Grow Values and Change Behavior | Leslie Blevins | TEDxSpokane

Using example videos of parent-child interactions, Dr. Leslie Blevins shows us how to leverage the power of praise not only to help your child grow, but also to improve your relationship with your child. Dr. Blevins gives three actionable steps you can use with your children to enhance your interactions and to make you both happy in the process. Leslie is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in children and
the founder of Enilda Clinic in Spokane, WA, a child psychology practice focusing on neurodevelopmental concerns and
parent training.
A couple of things you may not know about Leslie:
She trains her cats to do tricks. She is from Mobile, AL. Her
favorite food is blueberries, and she loves a good snuggle
session at home with a cup of English breakfast tea and oat
milk.
What you can look forward to in Leslie’s talk:
- How to use praise effectively even when it’s hard to find
something to praise
- How praise affects children across ages and into adulthood
- How praise builds character and intrinsic motivation
- And how praise may be the most effective but underutilized
method that parents already possess in their toolkit This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx