Tag: growth mindset
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What Changed When I Stopped Hovering and Let My Kids Forge Their Own Paths
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 13, 2020 Originally Published: March 8, 2016 I’m a safety-conscious mom, perhaps even a bit of a control freak. On a skiing trip not too long ago, I consistently found myself being the last one back to the chairlift, clearly more focused on avoiding injury than on enjoying the thrill…
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5 Ways to Allow Our Kids to Experience Failure for Their Own Benefit
Get Pregnant Fast I was once that chubby kid, spending endless hours in the safety of my parents’ basement. Back then, my world revolved around a Nintendo console, a gigantic TV, and a well-loved, albeit worn-out, armchair. Fast forward to today, and I can’t help but notice how parenting has evolved, often leaning towards overprotection—what…
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Embrace Failure: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, failure. Just the sound of it can make you cringe. As someone who has battled with perfectionism, I’ve never been a fan of this word. I vividly remember a time in third grade when I dramatically pretended to run away from home after getting a C on a test. My parents…
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Embracing Risk: The Surprising Benefits of Allowing Our Kids to Explore
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest daughter took the plunge—literally—when she went skydiving with friends. While she soared through the sky, my husband and I anxiously awaited updates, refreshing our phones with every notification. This is just part of the parenting journey, isn’t it? The moment I became a parent, my instinct to protect that…