Amy McCready, a Raleigh mom of two and owner of Positive Parenting Solutions, explains what a praise junkie is and why it's not a good thing to be one.

Does your child always seek affirmation from you or others so they feel like they're doing OK?

Then you might just have a praise junkie on your hands, says Amy McCready, a Raleigh mom of two and owner of Positive Parenting Solutions.

Do you have a praise junkie?

Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions

Amy has been with us for the last few weeks sharing parenting tips on back talk and bedtime. This week, she talks about praise junkies, why it's not a good thing and some tips on how to curb it.

Watch this video for more and check out <a href="http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/praise-versus-encouragement-is-there-a-difference" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>McCready's website</strong></a> for information.

And check back here next Wednesday when she talks about allowance.

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