Fixed mindset says intelligence is static and challenges are a sign from the universe you’ve reached your limit: failure is no good, very bad and horrible. The rub is that nurturing a growth mindset in kids doesn’t come naturally to us as parents. In fact, some of the things we say that seem harmless, like, ‘Oh you’re so smart!’ are apparently not kosher.

Failure is an option

Fixed mindset says intelligence is static and challenges are a sign from the universe you’ve reached your limit: failure is no good, very bad and horrible. The rub is that nurturing a growth mindset in kids doesn’t come naturally to us as parents. In fact, some of the things we say that seem harmless, like, ‘Oh you’re so smart!’ are apparently not kosher.
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Fun Aloud

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Some Rabbit Holes are Good!

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Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

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Productive Screen Time ‘unboringed’

There’s some belief that productive screen time for kids means boring time for kids. Let’s take what makes recess so desirable for kids – even though it is productive – and use those tips to guide us to make screen time productive and unboring.