As parents, we want our children to strive for excellence. We hold high standards and encourage hard work. So it seems like perfectionism in children would be a good thing. But there’s a darker side to perfectionism. One where children avoid new or unfamiliar activities and give up easily. Children who are perfectionists would rather…
Resilience
How to Use Tonglen to Tame Parenting Anger
I’m hoping the word “Tonglen” caught your attention! And no I did not make it up – it is a real word and not just click-bait. It’s also a tool that I think that every parent should add to their toolbox. But what is it? In a nutshell “Tonglen” is the ancient Buddhist practise of…
Why It’s Okay to Let Your Kids Cry
Isn’t it funny how becoming a parent can help you grow? And I don’t mean grow up in the traditional sense. What I’m referring to is the emotional and personal growth that comes with parenting a child. For me, the learning curve has been steep when it comes to handling my own emotions and behaviours…
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…