Preparing Kids For Success
Inside: Words of encouragement for kids to help them develop a growth mindset. Many of us who have or work with children are committed to equipping them with the tools needed for success. Having a growth mindset is one of the main tools we want to pass on to kids. A growth mindset is the belief that we can accomplish… Read More
Inside: Why we need to stop praising kids and encourage a growth mindset instead. You’re so smart! Great job! You’re amazing! Many of us are guilty of lavishing these praises on children at one point or another. The self-esteem movement of the 80’s and 90’s encouraged praising kids. It was widely believed that doing so would boost children’s self-esteem. The… Read More
Inside: Strategies to encourage a growth mindset in children so that they can take on challenges with confidence. “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.”-Carol Dweck As parents, we want the best for our… Read More
Every now and then I will stalk visit the social media profiles of the tweens and teens in my life. They try to hide a lot of dirt through acronyms and slang, but I’m not that old. I get it. One day I came across one popular acronym that really made me cringe. TBH. To Be Honest. The idea is… Read More
A child’s social emotional development plays a huge role in their ability to find success in school and also later on in life. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), children’s social and emotional development is important because it lays the foundation for how they learn to … understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive… Read More
Understanding Negative Self-Talk As we go about our daily routine, our inner voice is constantly interpreting our experiences and interactions with others. It’s that voice in your head that’s always commenting on your situation, coming up with ideas, and questioning your decisions. Psychologists call this inner voice your self-talk. Your self-talk is a mixture of your conscious thoughts and your… Read More