Mindsets for Parents

I read this book for a two-part parent book discussion at my son's school. Growth mindset and fixed mindset were terms I was only vaguely familiar with before reading this book. Afterwards I was intimately aware of their meaning. In that sense this book was a terrific overview of these concepts for parents.I took the quiz at the beginning of the book and was not too surprised to discover that I have a rather fixed mindset about learning and ability. I was praised for being smart my whole life, and I strongly believe that my ability is based on something innate within me. And I feel the same about my son. This book did point out that emphasizing intelligence over hard work can make it difficult for children when they're faced with new experiences requiring skills that they don't already possess. I know I have always shied away from things that I don't do well.Coupled with the book discussion with our school's vice principal, I learned a lot about how to speak to my son about perseverance and persistence. I have found myself trying to encourage him to try again or put forth some additional effort in the things he's been doing lately - video games, building marble tracks, etc. I am still struggling with the academic side of things because it comes rather easily to him, but I know we can use other areas, i.e. sports, etc., to help him build a growth mindset that will help him all throughout his life.This book features a decent amount of concrete examples for children of all ages. But without talking to other parents, I don't know that it would have been quite as effective for me. As I said above, it's a great introduction, but parents truly looking to implement growth mindset practices may need to go further in their studies.Blog: Mom's Radius

As a school counselor, with both a parent and student book club, I can truly say that this is the best book for adults on Growth Mindset. If you read one book, this year, to help your children to be successful, read this one. It is easy to read and not dry like others I've read. Even when Growth Mindset is taught in the schools, parents need to change some of their mindsets to affect the success of their children. This book is part of the key for that.

This book is absolutely excellent and I recommend it for everyone who has a child in their life. We tend to be praising the wrong things and when you read this, it makes total sense to change from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset. I'm working on changing my mindset so I can be a better Grammy! 5 Stars!

Great intro to mindset and how best to support, guide, and cheer on our kids throughout their learning experiences.

I liked it

Fantastic!

Good read

Great read for parents!

a great book to get you thinking about mindsets and how to start using a growth mindset with your child.

Great book, really gets you thinking

Great book

I can only recommend this book for parents who want to instill a growth mindset into their child's daily life. Practical, with concrete suggestions and solutions this book will transform the way you communicate with your child, the way you live your life to become/ continue to be a fulfilled and growth oriented person.