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I use growth mindset in workshops and coaching, but I think it gets oversimplified. It isn't just telling a kid to try harder or adding “yet” to everything. Especially when a child has ADHD or a learning disability, we need to think about strategies, support, realistic goals, and time to recover. One part I find surprisingly hard is changing how we praise our kids. “You're so smart” comes out so naturally. Noticing the strategy they tried, how they adjusted, or the progress they've made takes more thought. I also catch fixed-mindset language in ordinary family life—sports, art, games. We all do it. The point is to notice and keep experimenting.
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