How (and Why) to Teach Kids to Have More Grit

In the past few years, "grit" has become a buzzword in child development and education circles. Grit in psychology is defined as "a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal or end state, coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective. So, what can you do to help your child develop more grit?

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Family How (and Why) to Teach Kids to Have More Grit In the past few years, "grit" has become a buzzword in child development and education circles. Grit in psychology is defined as "a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal or end state, coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective." So, what can you do to help your child develop more grit? READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Welcome to Your Baby's First Year READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Pressuring Your Kids to Get Good Grades READ NOW  › The 7 Best Wii Games for Kids of 2019 READ NOW  › How to Teach Your Child to Swim READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy