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While research on optimism suggests that it's at least partly genetic, experts also say we can learn to be more positive, no matter how we're wired. Another iconic phrase applies here as well: the earlier, the better.
Reflecting on our own personal successes and failures can be essential to helping our children define specific objectives. Our past experiences play an integral role as we work with our kid's to develop a practical plan for achieving their goals.
Disappointments come quickly and furiously for kids. As much as we'd like to shield our children, we can't. Teaching your child to bounce back will help them become more independent and spare you some tantrums.
We love to give our children praise; but is that always a good thing? Sometimes the verbal rewards we give kids, even when meant to be supportive, can have an inverse effect. Find out which things might just be best left unsaid.
Although being the mother of a young child can be very rich and rewarding, the intense responsibilities can also put a tremendous strain on your mood. Discover eight ways to focus on the positive for you and your child.
According to a recent study, maintaining an optimistic perspective throughout your daily life can have a beneficial effect on your physical health. In fact, positive thinking may just help you to live longer!
Statements that enhance self-efficacy focus on the child's skills and abilities and help the child learn how to solve problems. For example, "You used so many great adjectives, no wonder you got an A."
Even though frustration doesn't feel good, and even though it's hard to see our children struggle, frustration and failure are necessary components of mastery. Mastery is the experience of overcoming obstacles to reach a goal.
Research shows that Optimism is a style of thinking that can be taught. Find out how children can learn the skills of Optimism and use them to improve their lives and increase their happiness.
Resilience is not an all or none thing. Resilient people show their emotions, have impulses, take risks and are flexible and optimistic. Find out the about the Seven Ingredients of Resilience.
Hope happens when we focus our thoughts on clear and meaningful goals. We concentrate on the future that we want, reflect on our goals, and think about all of the ways we can make our vision of the future a reality.
