Mar 04 2025 29 mins
How do we teach kids to think critically, appreciate different perspectives, and celebrate the success of others—even when it’s tough?
In Part 2 of this Parents of the Year episode, Andrew and Caroline dig into the essential life skills that shape confident, independent, and emotionally intelligent kids. This week, we’re flipping the conversation—looking at practical ways parents can model the behaviors that help kids thrive in friendships, school, and life.
🎙 What’s inside this episode?
✔️ How to encourage kids to consider different viewpoints
✔️ The power of celebrating others (without feeling left out)
✔️ Why teaching kids to ask for help makes them stronger, not weaker
✔️ Simple ways to model open-minded thinking at home
✔️ A must-try family activity that strengthens self-awareness and resilience
✨ This week’s homework challenge: Help your kids learn to see things from a new angle and celebrate their wins—big and small.
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Homework Ideas
💡 Your Challenge: Build a Growth-Oriented Mindset at Home
This week, help your kids practice open-minded thinking, problem-solving, and celebrating others. Try these activities:
✅ Perspective Swap – Pick a simple topic (e.g., bedtime rules, screen time, school uniforms) and ask your child to argue for the opposite of their usual opinion. Discuss how it felt to take a different stance.
✅ Daily Gratitude & Celebration – At dinner or bedtime, encourage each family member to share one thing they appreciate about someone else in the family.
✅ Help Request Challenge – Encourage kids to ask for help at least once a day—whether it’s for schoolwork, chores, or emotional support.
✅ Reframe a Disappointment – If your child faces a setback (e.g., not making a sports team), discuss three possible positives from the situation.
✅ Family Feedback Loop – Set a time each week to ask your kids for one thing you could do differently as a parent. Show them that feedback is a gift, not a criticism.
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