For the older children, having a baby in the house may teach nurturing skills and increase their appreciation for what was once done for them. What often ensues is more open affection among everyone in the household. Forging the Family Unit What can family members do to enhanc...
“Even though I know about growth mindset, I still have to work on it. Especially when something is difficult for me. I can tell I’m in a fixed mindset when I have thoughts about quitting and start to feel frustrated. When I feel like that, I know I need to change my thinking to...
knowing strengths, weaknesses, and values) as well as problem-solving skills. Encouraging your child to think through a decision and come up with a solution can further nurture and develop their critical thinking skills. “In childhood and adolescence, the body goes through many physical changes,...
“Playing video games has positive cognitive, motivational, emotional and social benefits. Specifically, playing video games can increase problem solving skills, enhance creativity and help teens tolerate failure. Not to mention, they are fun and can improve general well-being.” When creating goals,...
Teach Problem-Solving Skills Although brainstorming solutions sounds simple, problem-solving can be one of the most effective impulse control techniques. Teach your child that there is more than one way to solve a problem and that it is helpful to evaluate several potential solutions before springin...
Raising entrepreneurial kids requires a unique approach - kids tracking apps, soft skills, financial education, and more. Read on to learn how to pull it off!
If continually resisting is how a child tries to solve problems, then parents will have a hard time until they teach the child how to solve problems appropriately. The first step in teaching kids problem-solving skills is to understand that these kids are not helpless victims. Instead, they’...
Yes, there are negative effects of good parenting on children. Good parenting is characterized by love, support, discipline, and guidance. However, excessive nurturance and protection inraising childrenoften result in reduced problem-solving skills and lower resilience, according to a 2013 study title...
That means our kids need better problem-solving skills, and you can respond as a parent by helping them work on their ability to problem-solve, which can be accomplished with effective consequences that teach your child how to problem-solve. ...
Whether your child is 7, 12, 19, or somewhere in between, seize every opportunity to encourage their creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and on-the-spot problem-solving. These are the skills that future recruiters and high-tech employers want to see—the same skills that will empower your...