Practice makes perfect. But is perfection really important?

Not as important as the practice. Practice builds the type of confidence that helps children develop a more persistent approach to difficult […]

All kids have a slightly distorted sense of time. Some, however, seem to have a sort of “time blindness” and exhibit a skewed sense of how much time has elapsed […]

It’s a classic debate: Which is more important? Talent or effort?

Recent research from psychologist Carol Dweck indicates that effort and sustained persistence are much better predictors of future success […]

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Rome wasn’t built in a day.

This is what we say to explain that accomplishment and long term success are often the results of arduous step-by-step processes. Even if the […]

Long-term projects can be even more daunting for kids than they are for adults. Many children are easily overwhelmed when faced with a task that might take hours or days […]

When kids would gladly forego homework, chores, and sometimes even playdates for Minecraft, it’s natural to wonder if Minecraft is worth all that time played. There is a great deal […]

Does your child seem to take hours to complete homework that should only take minutes? Does he struggle to get ready for school on time every morning? A slow-moving child […]

“Work smart, not hard.”

We’ve probably all heard this phrase, and that’s because there’s wisdom in it. Working hard isn’t enough if one’s approach to the work is disorganized and […]

The busy schedules of 21st-century children seem to be both a curse and a blessing. These days, scheduling is a necessary skill for success long before adulthood. Older kids and […]