Giving thanks again

The next time you see a report card or graded homework assignment of your child's/niece/nephew/god-child/cousin/ or friends child with high marks, congratulate them for his or her efforts. 

Not only will it provide a positive reinforcement for the value of hard work and help him or her recognize his or her intelligence; it also gives them a certain sense of peace that you see them, love them and are grateful for them too.