When a child is “doing fine”, it’s easy to assume everything is on track. But some children avoid challenge by staying comfortable, and over time, it an limit growth.

This episode helps parents recognize the difference between being comfortable and actually building confidence.

This episode draws in part on research in:

• Growth through challenge and mastery experiences (Bandura)
• Motivation and persistence under challenge (Duckworth)
• Self-efficacy and belief formation (Bandura)
• Productive struggle and learning processes (Hiebert & Grouws)
• Learned helplessness and avoidance patterns (Seligman)