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Hello Foundations Families & Friends! This week's growth mindset quote is, "To have the things that we want to have, we must do the things that we don't feel like doing." So often we allow our feelings to drive our decisions, but the problem with that is our feelings can often lead us away from the things we truly want. If I want to lose weight, but I feel like eating ice cream, then I …
[Read more...] about Getting What You Want is Simpler Than You Think
There is no harder job than that of being a parent, especially when your child is struggling. The pain that comes from watching your child struggle with a learning challenge, low self esteem, or in any area, can feel overwhelming. I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Lyndi and Lizzie podcast, where we discussed neuroplasticity and brain growth, parenting strategies for nurturing …
Did you know that there is a part of your brain that grows when you do things that you don’t feel like doing? And conversely, that same part of your brain, called the anterior midcingulate cortex, shrinks when you focus on doing things that are easy. Even more interesting is that scientist have recently discovered that people who seem to overcome the greatest obstacles, and accomplish the …
[Read more...] about The Ability to Overcome Challenges and Strengthen Our Brain
It may not feel like it right now, but you’re going to survive the challenges your child is facing. Whether you’ve recently learned your child has a learning disability, or you’ve been working through this situation for years, the reality is that the struggles your child is going through have a profound impact on you as a parent. Though it is perfectly normal to experience feelings of fear, …
[Read more...] about Surviving Your Child’s Learning Challenges
Hello Foundations Families and Friends, When your child struggles in school, it can take a huge toll on their self-esteem. It is common for children with learning challenges to become highly discouraged, to develop anxiety disorders, or to even struggle with depression. In this week's Foundations video, the Stevens family share about the toll their daughter's learning challenges took on her …
[Read more...] about Relieving Anxiety and Rebuilding Self-Esteem
