This article isn't directly gymnastics related, but I think it's interesting from the standpoint of praising effort in our kids vs praising innate ability. There have been several posts recently about the value of continuing with gymnastics when your kid is not a "superstar" and I think this is a good article about not only the value in trying hard (even if you "fail"), but also the ENJOYMENT that comes from making that sort of effort.
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids -- New York Magazine
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids -- New York Magazine