Stop telling kids they can do anything—what parents can say instead to raise successful kids, says psychologist
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Psychologist Juli Fraga challenges the popular parenting mantra that children can achieve anything, revealing how this unconditional praise may undermine realistic goal-setting and resilience. Drawing from two decades of professional experience, she explores the psychological impact of inflated expectations and offers evidence-based alternative approaches parents can employ to foster genuine confidence, intrinsic motivation, and sustainable success in their children's development.
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Stop telling kids they can do anything—what parents can say instead to raise successful kids, says psychologist
"Parents don’t even realize they’re relaying a false message," says psychologist Juli Fraga, who's spent 20+ years working with parents. What to say instead.
