This 30-minute practical talk equips parents with tools to help their children regulate emotions and reframe challenges using growth mindset principles. The goal is to give parents simple, actionable strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom.
What Parents Will Learn
Parents will be introduced to 8 simple, child-friendly tools that align with the Growth Mindset for Kids program:
Monkeys on the Back – Spotting and removing negative “monkey thoughts” that hold children back.
Grit + The Power of Yet – Reframing “I can’t” into “I can’t yet.”
The Worry Machine & Panic Brain – Recognizing panic responses and calming them.
Superhero Stand – Using body posture to boost confidence and calm.
Safe Pause Meditation – A simple breathing reset that helps children feel safe.
The Brain is a Muscle – Encouraging learners to see struggle as growth.
Healing Sentences & Affirmations – Teaching children to use positive, empowering language.
The Power of Repetition – Embedding growth habits through repeated practice.
Talk Format
Duration: 30 minutes
Style: Practical, interactive, and parent-focused
Activities: Short role-plays, affirmations, and classroom-ready strategies

In many of my coaching sessions with adults, I’ve often thought: “If only this person had these tools as a child, they wouldn’t feel so stuck or overwhelmed today.” That thought became a calling.
I believe children deserve to know from a young age that they are capable of overcoming obstacles — that challenges aren’t barriers, but opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Problems aren’t the end of the road; they’re stepping stones that shape us into who we’re meant to be.
Anerene Rossow
I have always had a heart for working with children. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and guiding kids as both an au pair and an online English teacher. These experiences have shown me the incredible potential children carry, as well as the challenges they face when self-doubt or fear of failure holds them back.
I believe in the Growth Mindset for Kids program because I’ve seen how powerful it is when a child learns that mistakes are not the end, but a chance to grow.
This program is more than just lessons — it’s about giving children the tools, encouragement, and confidence to believe in themselves.
Denica Sauls