The incredible power of “yet”

This one little word, says world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, has the power to inspire your child to do incredible things.
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“I’m not good at math!” “I don’t know how to hit a baseball.” “I can’t play that song.” How should a parent respond? Mindsetauthor Carol Dweck says we can help our children by reminding them that even if they haven’t “yet,” if they keep working at it, they can reach their goal.

 

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