252. Secure attachment and growth mindset: The science behind raising well-adjusted kids with Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Get science-backed strategies to raise kids who are compassionate, kind, and successful in today’s chaotic world with Melinda Wenner Moyer.
In this episode, we explore:
- How becoming a parent shifted Melinda’s attention to applying science and research to answer her most pressing parenting questions
- One of the most surprising and counterintuitive things Melinda learned when she started to dig into the research on parenting.
- How to approach challenging topics, like race, authentically and in age-appropriate ways without needing a “script.”
- Diving into Carol Dweck’s research study using fixed vs growth mindset language with kids and how it affected their perseverance (Spoiler: Kids who were given fixed mindset messaging showed less resilience.)
- Why kids lie, the best ways we can respond when they do, and how this can impact how likely they are to be open with us as they get older.
- How attachment security impacts our kid’s ability to be confident, curious, flexible, and compassionate
If you’re looking to raise kind, resilient kids who feel safe being honest with you, this conversation is filled with insights to help you make that happen!
LEARN MORE ABOUT MELINDA:
https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/
READ MELINDA'S BOOKS:
📚 Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times
JOIN MELINDA'S SUBSTACK:
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
📱@melindawmoyer and @drsarahbren
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:
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Read more about Carol Dweck
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Watch the Instagram reel we talk about: Teaching my boomer mom about gentle parenting
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