“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck examines the concepts of “fixed” and “growth” mindsets. A fixed mindset believes that talents come with us and cannot be improved upon. A fixed mindset spends their time proving their abilities over and over again as well as externalizing and internalizing when problems occur. On theContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck”
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Growing Our Girls
Katie Overcash is excited to collaborate and contribute to the “Growing Our Girls” initiative. Look for upcoming content and events on their website here. GOG is a Charlotte-based brand created by Kristin Mountcastle, a mom of 2 girls who believes in the power of connection to empower our girls to navigate the world with confidenceContinue reading “Growing Our Girls”
Building Your Child’s Character & Self-Esteem
Self-esteem and self-worth development, character building, and competency recognition are journeys each child finds themselves on as they grow and mature. Supporting children on this journey is vital and can be difficult at times. Attending this discussion, you will be able to recognize each of your child’s uniqueness and gain or reinforce the tools toContinue reading “Building Your Child’s Character & Self-Esteem”
Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015
Can’t make it to our “Confident Girls Summer Camp?” This weekend “crash course” will be an abbreviated version. Camp will be 8 hours total during the tentative days of Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26. Time of day is TBA. Potential topics covered will be self-esteem/confidence, communication, friendships, and coping skills. Girls enrolled (currentContinue reading “Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015″
Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls
It is so important for young girls to be confident in themselves and develop a healthy body image, especially with the ever-changing societal pressures, social media images, and access to technology. This “Confident Girls” group for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will assist girls in enhancing their self-esteem and address topics including: expressing feelings, decision-making, conflictContinue reading “Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls”