Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person's thought process as does Carol Dweck's, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for myself but even more useful as a parent. I was making notes of things to teach my kids and ways to speak that would encourage a growth mindset for kids. I recently came into contact with Domenick Filopei, musical artist and the … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
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Tips On How To Set Life Goals
Most of us start out with big dreams and hopes and many of us get lost along the way. Sometimes a parent's desires can overtake our own or we change to suit a partner. We may get distracted by work or busy with being a parent. And our own dreams and hopes may change. All of these things can be OK if we are OK with them but it is important to make sure you are happy with the … [Read more...] about Tips On How To Set Life Goals
How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
As we enter a new year, it is often a time of new resolutions and goal creation. Before you do any of that however, you may benefit from writing a personal mission statement to make sure you are centered and focused on what matters most to you. Many people are familiar with mission statements for businesses but have never thought to write a personal mission statement. The … [Read more...] about How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing
For World Kindness Day 2017, I am really happy to share with you Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey because it gives great insight into what kids are thinking. Growing up in today's world with so much scary stuff happening in the news can't help but have some effect on kids. The answers children shared in Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey — sometimes poignant, … [Read more...] about World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing
What Is An Attitude Of Gratitude And How To Help Kids Develop One
I truly believe that our attitude in life determines not only the joy (or lack of joy) we experience but it also influences our lives in very real concrete ways. The way we think about things determines our actions and therefore our results. I know of no surer way to happiness that having an attitude of gratitude. Today, I am very happy to have a guest to answer the … [Read more...] about What Is An Attitude Of Gratitude And How To Help Kids Develop One
Four Simple Tips For Teaching Kids Kindness
After they master “Dada” and “Mama,” it isn’t long before little ones learn the word “mine.” Though you may love them unconditionally, your kids can be surprisingly selfish and self-indulgent at times, abhorring the thought of sharing toys, eating vegetables, or doing anything that doesn’t immediately benefit them. Unfortunately, if this attitude and behavior persists unimpeded … [Read more...] about Four Simple Tips For Teaching Kids Kindness
Gift In Passing: Family Is What Really Matters
Sometimes we learn life lessons from parents, sometimes from teachers or mentors. Sometimes what really opens our mind is an experience or a loss. Today, Leon Scott Baxter is sharing a guest post with us on how the passing of one of his mentors reminded him of something he already knew- family is what really matters and how the experience shed new light on just what that … [Read more...] about Gift In Passing: Family Is What Really Matters