In the journey of personal and professional development, one concept stands out as a fundamental pillar of success: growth mindset. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and perseverance. In contrast, a fixed mindset sees qualities as innate and unchangeable, leading to a fear of failure and a reluctance to take on new challenges. In this article, I will explore the power of growth mindset and how embracing it can unlock your full potential.
Signs of an Impending Growth Spurt in Children Under 12: What Parents Need to Know
As parents, we often find ourselves marvelling at how quickly our children grow. From the first moments of infancy to the tumultuous tween years, growth is a constant companion in their journey towards adulthood. One of the most noticeable phases in this process is the growth spurt, where children seem to shoot up overnight, leaving us scrambling to adjust – but how can we anticipate these spurts before they hit?
The three most common pregnancy pains and how to help them
Throughout your pregnancy, there will be dozens of aches and pains that become part of your everyday life. In today’s article, I’ll go over the three most common pregnancy pains that you’re likely to experience, and why you don’t have to live peacefully with them. Backache Your uterus can expand up to 1,000 times during […]
Growth spurts
I have always known when one of the children is having a growth spurt as their appetites appear to increase ten-fold. During these periods it seems hard to fill them up. In general, these growth spurts tend to last about three days, but they have been known to last about a week at a time. […]
Game changers
So you think you have a good routine, a good system and you take the necessary safety precautions as far as your children are concerned and then, suddenly, out of nowhere comes a game changer. You know the things I mean…the things that suddenly change the way you have to do things. These are often […]