Question

What do you understand growth mindset to be? How might parents and teachers use this information to help children? How do we help ourselves have

more of a growth mindset so we can then help our children have one?

Answer 1

1. To briefly sum up the findings: Individuals who believe their talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others) have a growth mindset. They tend to achieve more than those with a more fixed mindset (those who believe their talents are innate gifts).
2. Let your child know that you think education is important and that homework needs to be done each day. You can help your child with homework by setting aside a special place to study, establishing a regular time for homework, and removing distractions such as the television and social phone calls during homework time.
3. Reflect each day on what you've failed at (and learned from) ...
4. Stop seeking approval from others. ...
5. Identify opportunities to celebrate the success of others. ...
6. Focus on rewarding actions, not traits. ...
7. Start using the word "yet" more often.