Hearing Is Believing

Recipient of The National Parenting Center''s 2004 Seal of Approval, Hearing Is Believing offers guidance for parents of children of all ages.Award-winning author Elisa Medhus argues that even seemingly harmless phrases, such as “you’re such a good girl,” can encourage children to become approval seekers, thwart their ability to reason, or both. Over time, these children become less inclined to tr...