Have you heard the term Positive Parenting? It’s more than a just a fad or a catch-phrase to describe the latest discipline technique. It is a research-backed approach to parenting kids respectfully that is gaining momentum and support around the world. When I first started learning about positive parenting, I couldn’t get my hands on enough…
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10 Ways to Enrich Your Child’s Pretend Play
Like most kids, my son has always loved imaginative pretend play. When he was a toddler, it started off with pretending that the large black ottomon in our living room was a train and we would take endless rides together. Can you say “Choo-chooooo!?“ At the age of 6 now, he continually blows me away with his…
10 Ways to Teach Kids to Have a Growth Mindset
Did you know that you can actually help your kids get smarter? Today’s scientific brain research shows that by teaching kids about something called “Growth Mindset” – you can help them become better learners, become more persistent, and more intelligent and resilient overall! This post breaks it all down for you. You’ll find 10 easy…
A Growth Mindset Parenting Self-Assessment
Welcome to Part Two of the growth mindset parenting mini-series! After learning about the basics of growth mindset, are you ready to take a look at how your parenting style affects your child’s mindset? In today’s post, I’ve included a short questionnaire that you can take as an informal growth mindset parenting self-assessment. Understanding your responses will help…
What Positive Parents Need to Know About Growth Mindset
If you knew that a few subtle changes in the way you talk to your children on a daily basis could have a significant impact on how successful and resilient they become as adults, would you want to know what those are? Once you learn about growth mindset, you’ll understand the role that parents have in…