The Growth Mindset

As a parent, you want your kids to be confident and resilient with high self-esteem and ambition to achieve great things in life. Alexandra says “You want them to have a positive outlook on life and try new things. And at the same time, you don't want them to be afraid of making a mistake or think they "can't do" before they even try.” This is where having a growth mindset comes into play. It can help you overcome obstacles you face when learning something new or developing a new skill. People with Growth Mindsets understand the importance of persistence, determination and realize that changing the way you think can help change the way you learn. Developing a growth mindset isn’t an easy task and you have to cultivate self-acceptance, you need to know that your talents and intelligence can be developed, and you must reject fear of failure and embarrassment. Alexandra Eidens and Scott, as parents created the Big Life Journal for their son Mikey so that he can grow up to be a positive, resilient, and confident human being who strives to achieve great things in life. In this episode, we talk to Alexandra Eidens about what it takes to create this growth mindset. The Big Life Journal community includes over 500,000 parents and educators at home and in school worldwide. They offer science-based journals for kids of all ages to help them grow their confidence and resilience. Their journals feature engaging activities, inspiring stories, and colorful illustrations meant to wire your kids' brains for resilience, gratitude, and self-love. Visit https://wishslate.com/podcasts for Episode Transcript & Links to Resources