The Growth Mindset: Praising Kids For Success
When I first read Faber and Mazlish’s book, “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” I found the chapter on Praise to be eye opening. The authors cautioned parents to stop using evaluative praise and to use descriptive praise instead. Now I am reading Carol Dweck’s book on developing a growth mindset in our kids. […]
Encouraging Kids: Have Faith In Your Children
My son is a CIT at a local day camp here. After the first day of camp, he complained, “My campers just don’t listen! It is really hard being a counselor!” All parents know this feeling. There is nothing so frustrating for a parent as when their kids do not listen to them. When we […]
What If Procrastination Isn’t Laziness?
Do you or your child struggle to “get started” on writing, homework, or creative work? Learn why procrastination may actually be part of the creative process — and how understanding this can help parents support kids more effectively.