With the approach of the holidays, The Holistic Parent magazine has released its 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Dr. Jen’s article on Gratitude over the holidays is included on page 10.
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Research has shown us that the grit of a classroom as a whole is more predictive of future literacy achievement than the grit of the individual.
Big take away – We need a gritty team around us to help us succeed!!
Take a few minutes to think about the people your child is surrounded with. Do they have opportunities to be part of a team, class or group that is motivated to help each other persevere and work towards goals? Is there a way to help build this sense of grit in their communities?
As parents, it’s easy to get focused on our own children’s wellbeing. Do not forget how much the wellbeing of their peers influences their success too.
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Sisu is a Finnish concept describing grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness.
Today’s tip with Dr. Jen will describe how Sisu can help your children practice their level of grit. Watch it below or join our Facebook Group.
Today’s tip for building grit in your children is a question you can ask them.
Try asking your child this question as they are working toward a goal and hit an obstacle. Listen in with Dr. Jen to learn more!
Last month, we talked a lot about gratitude. Now we’re diving into grit.
However, these are two skills that protect us from the rain even better when combined!
Learn more about the benefits of connecting gratitude and grit in today’s video with Dr. Jen. Watch it below or on our Facebook Group!