In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Annie Brock and Heather Hundley, educators and co-authors of The Growth Mindset Coach, 2nd Edition.
Brock and Hundley share insights from their combined experience discussing how parents can support their children’s learning, resilience, and curiosity. From praising effort over results to modelling problem-solving and navigating fixed mindset challenges, this episode is packed with actionable advice for families and educators alike.
They also explore modern tools, including AI and technology, that can enhance learning and encourage creative thinking at home, helping children personalize their learning while developing critical thinking skills.
Key Takeaways:
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Understand the difference and learn how to identify mindset patterns in yourself and your children.
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Praise effort, encourage productive struggle, model problem-solving, and celebrate incremental progress.
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Help highly capable kids embrace challenges instead of avoiding tasks for fear of failure.
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Discover practical ways to use AI, Minecraft, Duolingo, and other tools to foster creativity and personalized learning.
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Learn why hope is the “why” behind growth mindset and how it drives effort, resilience, and lifelong learning.
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Simple habits like using the word “yet,” sharing personal failures, and focusing on the process can reinforce growth mindset in everyday life.
ANNIE BROCK
Experience Designer, Health Teach
Educator
Author
Mother of 2
“Create a home environment that really values curiosity and to show excitement for learning, not just grades.”
HEATHER HUNDLEY
School Administrator
Educator
Author
Mother of 4
“They’re really pioneering some really phenomenal things that again, kind of go back to allowing children, allowing adults to go in and figure out what’s the thing that I still want to continue to grow and develop or maybe have lagging skills in.”