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Episode 2214:

Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking for the good, helping others, and fostering a growth mindset. She highlights how meeting children's basic needs and modeling optimism as parents can significantly impact their ability to find happiness and resilience in any situation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/raising-optimistic-kids/

Quotes to ponder:

"When children feel safe, seen (being known and understood), and soothed (being helped to feel calm and good again) most of the time (not perfectly), they develop security (where their brain wires to expect that people will see their needs and show up for them)."

"Happiness is a skill you can develop, not just a function of your temperament or circumstance."

"A willingness to confront challenges, a passion for learning, and viewing failure as a springboard for growth are all characteristics associated with a growth mindset. Not surprisingly, this type of mindset is strongly linked to greater happiness and achievement in life."

Episode references:

The Power Of Showing Up: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Showing-Up-Science-Parenting/dp/1524797715

Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 

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