“Look at You! You’re a Natural!”: The Problem With Fixed Mindset Praising
Have you ever used these phrases before? You got first place! You made that look so easy! They both have one common problem - Fixed Mindset Language
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: How They Shape Identities in Kids
The bottom line - mindsets ultimately lead to the shaping of our self-identities.So what can you do as an educator to ensure you’re setting kids up for success?
Growth Mindset in the Classroom – Mini Course
Do you know the difference between a growth and fixed mindset? Do you want to learn how to use growth mindset language in the classroom or with your child. Check out the NEW Mini Course Growth Mindset in the Classroom!
Practicing Decision Making
Did you know that Decision Making is a Skill? It falls under Soft Skills but it is anything but soft, it's critical! When kids are given the space to make decisions, and do so, it's important that we use that moment to credit them with that. Not the topic or actual choice that they made, but the action of choosing, making a decision, is one we want to encourage. For my son, I want to encourage him to try new things. New food, new clothes, hair styles, friend, sports, and so on. You can see that moment in your kids eyes when
Are You Winning or Losing? Does It Matter?
Imagine your child won a Nobel Prize for giving one big idea to the world, through taking action. Do you believe that this is possible? Do they have it in them to be exceptional? I really hope you said yes, because it's true. No matter what intellectual or physical or other limitation they may have, giving the world a great idea and taking action on it is in all of our power and control, but it can...
Labeling Your Kids to Shape Their Identity
Kids, and all of us, want to do good things. We all want positive attention and be praised for good behavior. Asking for other peoples opinion is a great skill to have. It demonstrates leadership, helps others feel valued, and can build incredible teams who can do incredible things as a strong unit. Humble people ask for others opinions; Insecure individuals and those with inflated egos...
How to Instill a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is one that enjoys a challenge, doesn't give up and believes that they can learn and accomplish anything with the right effort, focus and practice. As a parent, you have a significant amount of influence on whether they will develop a strong growth mindset. No Pressure, right?! We want to help. Using the right language is one of the biggest, if not the most effective, method for...
Never Tell Your Child They Are Smart
I, like many parents, have an innate fear that I will screw up my child in some way. One day, I will say that one thing that completely screws them up. I will be having a bad day, my patience will be low and BAM. It will fly out of my mouth and I will never be able to take it back. Their confidence will plumit, they will throw it back at me when they are 18 and angry at me, and any sadness they have, I know it will because I failed them that day. Well, that may happen, but I have something significantly more scary to share with you.
