The Education Week Research Center worked with a panel of experts to create a list of classroom praise sentences that either promote growth mindsets or trigger fixed mindsets. See if you can sort them ...

Nurturing a growth mindset and showing children they can learn and develop new skills in any area sets them up better for long-term success. “We know one of the greatest boosts to parents’ confidence ...

People with a growth mindset feel successful when they can do something they couldn't do before, whereas those with fixed mindsets feel smart when they avoid errors. To help your child build a growth ...

Of course, parents want to tell their kids how great they are—after all, they are smart, intelligent, and athletic! But unfortunately, research shows that calling your kids gifted and talented isn’t ...

In ‘Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,’ psychologist Carol Dweck reveals the right way to recognize children’s accomplishments for long-term success. Many parents with the best intentions ...

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

For a long time, discussions about parenting focused on whether praise or punishment was better for children. However, more recent research suggests that categories like “praise” are too broad. After ...

Every parent wants their child to be successful in life. But young people sometimes set excessively high standards for themselves. If something they do isn’t flawless, they may become overly ...