Mindset Matters (Without Limits)

Mindset Matters (Without Limits)

An entertaining and eye-opening story to look at the power of the gonna get it done mindset. Amelia is her name and conquering new challenges is her game! She's an up-for-any-adventure second-grader who's eager to try new things, provided nothing can go wrong. She takes up skateboarding with gusto and feverishly builds a swing set for her kid brother. But at the first sign of trouble- tumbling off her skateboard and whacking her thumb with a hammer-she's done. Her confidence shattered. Amelia frets she's a failure. But after a little self-reflection and some loving advice from dear-old Dad, Amelia learns she needs a "gonna get it done" mindset. With her new outlook and self-confidence, she discovers success has many definitions, including conquering challenges and overcoming obstacles. Included are tips for parents, educators and counselors. This children's book is part of the Without Limits series and is a great tool for anyone wanting to help kids build self-esteem and develop positive emotions. Review ...Use this treasure as a springboard for a discussion about perseverance, stick-to-it-tiveness, resilience & grit. In the back of the book, find six strategies for parents and educators that will help you as you nurture a growth mindset in your superheroes... --Barbara, School Counselor, Friendswood, TX The Corner on Character blog From Without Limits, Boys Town Press series of kid friendly books that teach social skills, Mindset Matters is all about overcoming internal obstacles to work for success. Amelia became discouraged while trying to put together a swing set because it was difficult and unfamiliar, a kid resistant task. She said I quit! Her Dad encouraged her to exchange her Down-in-the-Dumps attitude, characterized by a negative attitude, excuses, and the statement I'll never be good at that, for a Gonna-get-it-Done attitude, characterized by a positive attitude, determination, and the statement I'm not good at that...YET. After consideration, Amelia took her father's advice and worked hard at task streamlining, dividing a big project into small steps, and keeping at the tasks until they were completed. She built the swing set, with her father's good advice and help! Later Amelia discovered the Gonna-get-it-Done attitude could work on difficult math problems, learning new skills like skateboarding, and even fishing! Amelia became an example of inspiration to her brother and even to her Dad. The final page of Mindset Matters offers a list of Tips for Parents and Educators that are extremely valuable, plus reference for more parenting information at boystown.org/parenting. Bright, cheery illustrations and bold story type keep the action positive and moving for young readers in need of positive attitude adjustment. --Children's Book Watch, The Psychology Shelf Mindset Matters is great for the grades 1-5 age group. Teach your kids how to find their Gonna-Get-It-Done attitude. Not only is this book for the child athlete, but it can be related to sibling competition and hobbies as well as academics. Use Amelia's story to start a conversation that will empower your child. I read this to my son the night before basketball camp. --Erin Sluka, blogger, Parenting Healthy About the Author BRYAN SMITH is an award-winning author who comes from a family of educators. He has worked in the education field for more than 15 years. Bryan began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a talent for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since become a school counselor, where he flourishes teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed. Bryan is married and has two children.