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Drawing on a wealth of psychological research, Alfie Kohn points the way to a more successful strategy based on working with people instead of doing things to them. "Do rewards motivate people?" asks Kohn. "Yes. They motivate people to get rewards." Seasoned with humor and familiar examples, Punished by Rewards presents an argument unsettling to hear but impossible to dismiss.

Since its publication in 1993, this groundbreaking book has persuaded countless parents, teachers, and managers that attempts to manipulate people with incentives may seem to work in the short run, but they ultimately fail and even do lasting harm. Drawing from hundreds of studies, Kohn demonstrates that we actually do inferior work when we are enticed with money, grades, or other incentives—and are apt to lose interest in whatever we were bribed to do. Rewards and punishments are two sides of the same coin—and the coin doesn't buy much.

If you've ever wished for a mom friend who's been there, welcome to Praise, Prayer and Protein! I'm Katie Peterson, a mom of 7 who's weathered the sleepless nights, navigated teenage drama, launched a kid into university and managed the beautiful chaos in between. Here you'll find faith filled encouragement, practical home and meal planning tips, and real life conversations to help you thrive - not just survive, through every season of motherhood!!!

New York Times Bestseller The internationally syndicated radio host celebrates a group of critically important yet usually overlooked women—stay-at-home moms—and offers them words of inspiration and wisdom. “I’m scared out of my mind.” Dr. Laura hears this frequently from women who...

Covering superior relationship and family life skills, Praise Fowowe, known as the Family Life Therapist brings you uncommon sense for a successful family life. As the founder of the Institute of Family Engineering and Development, Praise combines ancient wisdom with forward-thinking principles and practices that aid stressless family development.

Our obsession with praise and blame begins soon after birth. Totally dependent on others, rapidly we learn to value praise and to fear the consequences of blame. Despite outgrowing an infant's dependence, we continue to monitor others' judgments of us - and develop what relational psychologist Terri Apter calls a "judgment meter", which constantly scans people and our interactions with them, registering a positive or negative opinion.

At Senior Moments, the goodness of God is never forgotten. Hosted by a wise, vibrant and spunky team of Senior Citizens, every week they discuss an array of topics about life and aging under the grace of God.