“R eal change , enduring change , happens one step at a time .” –R uth B ader G insburg
It’s never too early to start building a growth mindset. Children who have developed resilience and believe they can grow from adverse situations are better prepared to handle challenges that come their way. As parents and caregivers, we play a pivotal role in nurturing this mindset from a young age, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of curiosity, determination, and achievement. Let’s explore strategies to empower children to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and unleash their full potential. PRAISE THEIR EFFORTS. It’s natural to tell children we are proud of them and to praise them for their abilities and talents. But what’s more valuable, however, is applauding their efforts and bravery in taking on difficult tasks. We can sometimes inadvertently pigeonhole our children in their strengths, causing them to avoid doing things that don’t come naturally to them. By celebrating their continued efforts, you reinforce and support them as they work to learn something new. They build resilience, which means persevering through mistakes or failure until they get the result they want. This quality will help them turn potential disappointments into opportunities throughout their lives. OFFER THEM A DO-OVER. With a fixed mindset, the emphasis is on whether you have or don’t have abilities and intelligence, not on learning or development. Instead, you want your child to believe they can develop desirable traits through work and persistence. One way you can help them is to offer a “do-over” if they make a mistake. Instead of a time-out or revoked privilege, ask them if they would like a do-over to try again. This allows a child to learn and correct in the moment, transforming a failure into a success. MODEL THAT MINDSET. Lead by example and model growth mindset behaviors. Your children must see you taking on new challenges, trying to grow from mistakes, and embracing the unknown. When you make an error, admit it and explain what you learned. By speaking positively to your children about making mistakes, they understand it as part of the learning process even adults go through. Encouraging a growth mindset in children is not just about instilling resilience; it’s about teaching them their abilities and intelligence can evolve and grow through effort and persistence. Empowering Kids to Embrace Challenges M indset M atters
S heet P an S hrimp F ajitas
Inspired by DamnDelicious.net
I ngredients
• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined • 2 bell peppers, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste • Tortillas
• 1 onion, sliced • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp chili powder • 2 tsp cumin • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder
Topping Options • Sliced avocado • Salsa • Sour cream • Chopped cilantro
D irections 1. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Place bell pepper and onion on the baking sheet. 4. Drizzle evenly with 2 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder mixture; reserve some for shrimp. Bake for 12 minutes. 5. Remove sheet pan from oven and push veggies to one side. Add shrimp to the empty side. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and spices. Return sheet pan to oven and bake for another 6 minutes, until shrimp are pink. 6. Serve on warm tortillas with desired toppings.
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