Growth Thinking and Self-Worth

About This Solution

The way adults—both parents and educators—talk about their own abilities and challenges sends powerful messages to the youth they influence. This session explores how fixed and growth mindsets impact self-esteem and motivation in children and students. By understanding the connection between adult self-talk, feedback language, and student behavior, educators can better guide parents and foster a supportive environment for learning and personal growth.

This class, originally created for parents, offers valuable insights for educators as well. It provides tools to support conversations with families about mindset and self-esteem, helping to create a community-wide approach to empowering students.


After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

  • Identify areas where fixed thinking may influence student behavior and self-worth – Learn to recognize the impact of your mindset on children’s risk-taking, resilience, and sense of self.
  • Develop a plan to adjust feedback language and self-talk – Shift from fixed to growth-oriented communication to inspire confidence and encourage effort.
  • Explore the science of neuroplasticity – Understand how the brain’s ability to grow and change supports the development of skills and intelligence through practice and persistence.

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.

The way adults—both parents and educators—talk about their own abilities and challenges sends powerful messages to the youth they influence. This session explores how fixed and growth mindsets impact self-esteem and motivation in children and students. By understanding the connection between adult self-talk, feedback language, and student behavior, educators can better guide parents and foster a supportive environment for learning and personal growth.

This class, originally created for parents, offers valuable insights for educators as well. It provides tools to support conversations with families about mindset and self-esteem, helping to create a community-wide approach to empowering students.


After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

  • Identify areas where fixed thinking may influence student behavior and self-worth – Learn to recognize the impact of your mindset on children’s risk-taking, resilience, and sense of self.
  • Develop a plan to adjust feedback language and self-talk – Shift from fixed to growth-oriented communication to inspire confidence and encourage effort.
  • Explore the science of neuroplasticity – Understand how the brain’s ability to grow and change supports the development of skills and intelligence through practice and persistence.

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.

Meet your Instructors

Dana Asby

Mindfulness, Confidence, School,

MA, MEd

Dana Asby, MA, M Ed, is a developmental and educational psychology researcher and author, as well as a mindfulness, growth mindset, transformational leadership, and instructional educator. She is the

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