Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

Parenting

Fleeting Interactions Can Brighten Others' Days—and Yours

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on February 28, 2023

Wouldn’t people just be better off keeping to themselves? Research says no.

Wouldn’t people just be better off keeping to themselves? Research says no.

Adolescence

Why Teens Are So Critical of Their Parents

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on February 22, 2023

Ever had your kid criticize you—and the worst part is, they’re right?

Ever had your kid criticize you—and the worst part is, they’re right?

Education

Environmental Science

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on January 18, 2023

Our choices are influenced by whether our environment makes something easy or difficult, and even small differences can have an outsized effect.

Our choices are influenced by whether our environment makes something easy or difficult, and even small differences can have an outsized effect.

Adolescence

Goal Check

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on January 9, 2023

Here's how to talk to kids about setting goals and getting schoolwork done.

Here's how to talk to kids about setting goals and getting schoolwork done.

Parenting

Know Thyself

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on January 4, 2023

Have you ever tried values affirmation?

Have you ever tried values affirmation?

Fear

Echoes of Fear

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on December 21, 2022

Conquering fear doesn’t mean getting rid of it once and for all.

Conquering fear doesn’t mean getting rid of it once and for all.

Parenting

Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don't

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on November 30, 2022

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

Attention

The Center of Attention

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on November 22, 2022

How can you protect life's happiest moments?

How can you protect life's happiest moments?

Parenting

How to Make Group Projects Fairer

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on October 31, 2022

How can you split up the work more equitably?

How can you split up the work more equitably?

Resilience

Tough New Growth: A Combination Mindset That Can Build Resilience

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

How can you help teens cultivate resilience?

How can you help teens cultivate resilience?

Parenting

Imitation Is Inspiration

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on October 17, 2022

How can you replicate other people's successful strategies to maximize your own growth?

How can you replicate other people's successful strategies to maximize your own growth?

Parenting

How to Encourage Teens to Open Up About Mental Health

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on September 26, 2022

Motivational interviewing techniques can help teens openly discuss their mental health and feel better about seeking treatment.

Motivational interviewing techniques can help teens openly discuss their mental health and feel better about seeking treatment.

Parenting

Alter Ego: Using Values to Fight Peer Pressure

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on September 20, 2022

Why do kids act out? And when they do, what can you do about it?

Why do kids act out? And when they do, what can you do about it?

Parenting

The Paramecium Principle

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

How can sampling open the door to serendipity?

How can sampling open the door to serendipity?

Confidence

Giving Kids the Self-Confidence to Succeed

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on June 6, 2022

Every parent knows how important self-confidence is to taking on challenges. But where does self-confidence come from? 

Every parent knows how important self-confidence is to taking on challenges. But where does self-confidence come from? 

Motivation

A Better Way of Thinking About Success

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on May 23, 2022

How can you capitalize on wins without backsliding?

How can you capitalize on wins without backsliding?

Empathy

How Empathy Can Conquer Bias

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on May 17, 2022

You can use empathy to resolve conflicts with your kids.

You can use empathy to resolve conflicts with your kids.

Anxiety

Helping Kids Feel Bad Can Help Them Feel Good

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on May 12, 2022

What happens when you stop trying to "fix" things for kids?

What happens when you stop trying to "fix" things for kids?

Parenting

Comparing Me to Me

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on May 2, 2022

How can you resist the temptation to zero in on where you stand compared to others?

How can you resist the temptation to zero in on where you stand compared to others?

Parenting

Why Kids Need Freedom to Explore

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on April 11, 2022

When you don’t know a lot about the world or yourself, exploration is essential.

When you don’t know a lot about the world or yourself, exploration is essential.