Raising Good Humans How to Use Stress to Your Advantage & Help Kids Perform Under Pressure
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Jul 26, 2024 
Dr. Sian Beilock, President of Dartmouth College, discusses using stress to advantage & helping kids perform under pressure. Topics include distinguishing good vs. bad stress, parental influence on education choices, breaking perfectionism cycle, balancing rewards & grades, practicing under pressure, and encouraging challenges for growth.
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Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
- Stress is often the same physiological response, like sweaty palms and a racing heart.
- It's our interpretation of these signals that determines whether stress is "good" or "bad".
Navigating Discomfort
- Teach kids that feeling uncomfortable is okay and part of growth.
- Help them focus on what they can control in challenging situations to reframe anxiety.
Math Mindset
- Emphasize that math abilities are developed through effort and practice, not inherent talent.
- Frame success as a result of hard work and failure as an opportunity to adjust learning strategies.