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Stories by Eddie Brummelman

Behavior & Society

The Problem with Telling Children They’re Better Than Others

There is a superior way to motivate kids and make them feel proud about their accomplishments

April 7, 2020 — Çisem Gürel and Eddie Brummelman

Does Raising Self-Esteem Turn Children into Narcissists?

It’s possible to do one without the other, although it requires care

February 16, 2016 — Eddie Brummelman

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