Praise versus encouragement, what's the difference really? Praise tends to focus on what was achieved, whereas encouragement places the emphasis on effort.
While offering praise is not a negative thing, too much praise does have drawbacks. It can lead to children becoming dependent on getting the approval of others or discourage children from trying things because they won't be the "best" at something.
Providing positive encouragement is a powerful practice for helping children meet behavior expectations. Positive feedback helps to nurture a child's confidence and sense of self. We know the importance of confidence in children and how it helps with the development of a variety of skills.
If you find yourself struggling with ways to provide positive feedback, take a look at the article below for some examples.