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#1224 - Awards, Assemblies and Away Days
Could the way we celebrate kids at school actually be leaving many of them behind? In this episode, Dr. Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack the hidden costs of awards, assemblies, and school trips. From motivation to mental health, they explore how traditional recognition systems can impact children—and what we can do instead to help every child feel seen, supported, and valued.
KEY POINTS:
Awards ceremonies often benefit the same high achievers, leaving many students feeling invisible or unworthy.
External rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation, especially in areas of creativity, effort…
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