As you can tell by the picture, I wasn’t very good at planning my children’s birthday parties. I’m more the kind of mom that remembers birthdays just a week or so ahead. That is why I forgot the candles for my son’s sixth birthday as you can see in the picture. … [Read more...]
Why Growth Mindset Is the Secret to Self-Esteem
Kids really are the best teachers. A few years ago, my then 17-year-old daughter, taught me a valuable lesson. It went something like this. “Mom, I got a 97 on my engineering test, the best grade in the class.” To which I replied, “That’s awesome! It must be that great math brain of yours.” “No mom, I just didn’t give up. Most of the other kids just quit.” … [Read more...]