Ep #78: Creating a growth mindset in kids using Praise Approximations

Creating a growth mindset for kids is one of the greatest things parents can teach their kids. A growth mindset is helping kids understand expectations while allowing them not to be perfect. Effective Praise helps parents do just that as it shows a child what they are doing well and why continuing that behavior would be beneficial to them. Harnessing the power of praise isn’t just for when kids are doing it all right as parents’ expectations don’t always match their child’s ability. By using Praise Approximations, parents are able to meet them where they are at, which encourages kids to grow and learn even when they fall short of parents’ expectations.  Praise Approximations are especially helpful when kids are throwing a tantrum or feel overwhelmed as they help pull kids out of what is happening and gives them an off-ramp for their feelings. Effective Praise, and Praise Expectations, are powerful tools to help teach our kids. We recommend listening to podcast #76,77 to learn more about how Effective Praise creates a growth mindset for kids. Sign up for a free 15-minute mini-session: https://www.smarterparenting.com/coaching/ To learn more about Effective Praise visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/skills/effective-praise/ For full show notes and transcript visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/