How To Build A Growth Mindset In Kids

A Good Child Is Better Than A Perfect One ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 5, 2024 Your child brings home a good grade on a reading or math assignment. You’re understandably proud and want to acknowledge this achievement and encourage their hard work. What do you say? The words are probably out of your mouth before you’ve thought about it: “Wow! You’re so smart!” Your intent is great. But the words might need some changing. Parents influence whether or not their children develop what psychologists call a “growth mindset” — a belief that intelligence can be developed over time. Children with this mindset are more likely to take on challenges, bounce back from failure, and believe they can improve with hard work. Helping them build it is key. [This is how you do it.]( PARENTING Geber86/Getty [Praise The Process, Not The Talent: How To Build A Growth Mindset In Kids]( Children who are taught to believe intelligence can grow with hard work[are more likely to be resilient and confident when facing challenges.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Building a growth mindset is about rethinking how you commend your children and how you react to their failings. FURTHER READING [A Good Child Is Better Than A Perfect One]( [A Navy SEAL Psychologist’s Guide To Being More Resilient]( [How To Raise A Kid With Strong Coping Skills]( HELP WANTED Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images, Shutterstock [How I Felt After Finally Attending Therapy, According to 5 Men]( While more men attend therapy than ever, it's still a hard sell for many. Here, five once-reluctant men who decided to make the leap [share their experience.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FIELD TEST [I’m Not Sure How My Family Ever Traveled Without This Gear Tote]( The super-rugged collapsible Rux 70L is light when empty, easy to carry, and[perfect for hauling everything from firewood to Legos.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH THIS The Today Show [Larry David Doesn't Owe Elmo An Apology]( Larry’s attack on Elmo was,[pretty, pretty, pretty good.]( [READ THIS STORY]( HEALTH [Low Testosterone May Lead To Early Death. Here’s What That Means For You]( Low T is linked to early death —[but there’s more to the story than just one number.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.