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Growth mindset is the belief that one's abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Makes sense, but is it the number-one secret to our kids' future happiness and success? Is fixed mindset a death knell for our children's potential?\nAmy and Margaret discuss:\n\nThe current controversy in academia about whether "growth mindset" has been over-emphasized\n\nWhy it's important to praise our kids' efforts, more than those efforts' outcomes\n\nHow to foster growth mindset in our kids (hint: it's by example)\n\n\nHere are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:\n\nMelinda Wenner Moyer: Is Growth Mindset a Sham?\n\n\nMelinda Wenner Moyer: The Nitty Gritty of Growth Mindset\n\n\nCarol S. Dweck: Mindset\n\nDweck, Carol et al: Praise for intelligence can undermine children's motivation and performance \n\n\nMacnamara, B. N., & Burgoyne, A. P: Do growth mindset interventions impact students\u2019 academic achievement? A systematic review and meta-analysis with recommendations for best practices.\n\n\nBurnette, J. L., et al: A systematic review and meta-analysis of growth mindset interventions: For whom, how, and why might such interventions work?\n\n\nSee Eva DeVirgilis's one-woman show, "In My Chair"\n\n\n\nSign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month you\u2019ll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events:\xa0http://eepurl.com/h8ze3z\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices