Be open about asking open-ended questions

Vision boards aren’t just for grown-ups anymore.

Responsible decision-making happens at home, at school, and at hobbies, so it's valuable for kids to start practicing early.

Mindset is an important way for kids to build resilience. Having a flexible mindset means that kids are able to learn and grow from setbacks rather than internalize failure as an issue of self-worth.

Thinking about goals in a bigger way contributes to kids' ability to have a flexible mindset about their successes, allowing them to deal with failure in a productive way.

Stay present and listen to your child's experience and feelings in these moments, and then get curious about what the real problem is.

As children grow, so do their options. You can continue modeling good choices the same way, developing your child's critical thinking skills.