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Raising Resilience: Growth Mindset Strategies Every Parent Should Know with Michelle Blais

Kelly Berry, Michelle Blais Season 1 Episode 20

In this episode, Kelly Berry talks with Michelle Blais, an elementary school teacher and mindset expert, about the importance of developing a growth mindset in children. They discuss the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, and how parents can support their children in developing a growth mindset.

Michelle shares strategies for praising children's efforts and perseverance, rather than their innate abilities, and emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and celebrating progress. She also discusses the role of extrinsic rewards and the impact of over-praising children. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of mindset in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and success.

In this conversation, Kelly and Michelle explore strategies for parents to help their children overcome challenges, become more resourceful, and value the process of learning. Michelle emphasizes the significance of teaching children about their brains and the impact of working through difficult tasks on brain development. They also discuss the role of self-regulation in fostering a growth mindset and creating a positive parent-child dynamic. Michelle introduces her upcoming program, which focuses on feedback, language, teaching about the brain, and self-regulation.

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Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.

About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
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About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
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