Cultivating Confidence with Anita Garcia Morales

What does it truly mean to encourage a child? How does it differ from praise, and why does that difference matter?

In this enlightening episode, host Anita Garcia Morales dives deep into the subtle yet powerful distinction between encouragement and praise — a conversation every parent, caregiver, and educator needs to hear. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in Seattle Public Schools and her work as a Courage & Renewal Facilitator and Positive Discipline Certified Associate, Anita explores how language and intention influence a child’s self-worth, motivation, and resilience.

Through stories, practical strategies, and a lens rooted in equity and social justice, Anita explores how encouragement fosters inner validation, while praise can sometimes inadvertently create external dependency. Listeners will walk away with tangible tools to nurture their children's authentic confidence, support emotional growth, and build stronger, more respectful relationships.

Whether you're raising young children, mentoring teens, or healing your inner child, this episode offers rich insights grounded in both research and lived experience.

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