Wanting to raise happy kids and remembering to boost their self-confidence are common goals for parents, grandparents and guardians. You might have complimented their drawing, told them they were ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

FARGO - Barb Chromy remembers an especially nice compliment she once received. "You give the best compliments," someone once told her. A compliment is a pleasant observation of something we like about ...

Here's a positive psychology exercise we can all do today. Compliments help strengthen positive bonds, and typically boost the mood of both the giver and receiver. Best Friends Forever by Don LaVange.

Have you ever resisted the urge to give a compliment because you figure the other person will take it the wrong way, or hears it all the time? Or maybe you are afraid you are giving someone too many ...