CDA Exam Prep 39, Building Self-Esteem — Descriptive Feedback vs Praise

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Descriptive feedback ('You used three different colors') is superior to generic praise ('Good job!') because it helps children recognize their own specific actions. - Praising a child's effort and strategy ('You worked hard on that puzzle') fosters a growth mindset, while praising innate ability ('You're so smart') can create a fear of failure. - The CDA exam will always consider comparing children's work or behavior as a negative interaction that undermines self-esteem. - Encourage self-evaluation by asking open-ended questions like, 'What do you like most about your creation?' to build a child's internal sense of validation. - A key mental shortcut for the exam is: 'Describe, don't judge' to help select the best response in scenario-based questions. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep