Growth Mindset thinking teaches kids that life is a series of explorations, of experiments and of opportunities to learn new skills. The old idea of Fixed Mindset thinking keeps kids believing that their potential in the world is limited. If you think you can’t, you can’t. Teach your kids the gift of having a Growth
#PowerUp is the first program of its kind that incorporates the new science of Growth Mindset with principles of Mindfulness and Compassion to provide parents, educators and kids a science-based, time tested interactive online program that helps kids thrive in the face of challenge. The program takes you through the process of learning your child’s
Gold Power brings a sense of grace and sacred order to the world. Gold kids notice details, learn by patterns, and love making rules. Through Gold Power, you’ll grow the ability to be mindful of your thoughts. Gold Heroes have the power to examine thoughts very carefully. In our #PowerUp course on Growing Gold Power,
Earth Power brings a sense of unity and caring to the world. Earth kids crave connection with others and thrive when they are able to support their friends. Through Earth Power, you’ll grow the ability to create connections. Earth Heroes help other people get along. By nature, they are generous, kind, and caring. In our
Water power brings a sense of peace and imagination to the world. Through the power of listening, we can learn how to stretch our minds to see hidden connections between things that bring deep meaning to our life. Through water power, you’ll grow the ability listen to the messages beneath all the noise and bustle
Wood power brings a sense of freedom and adventure to the world. Through the power of movement, we can learn how to see the future and meet challenges with grit and courage. For the Wood Hero, sustainable freedom means being able to heroically persevere through any challenge, because you’re working for the sake of others.
Fire Power inspires others with its passionate optimism. For the Fire Hero, sustainable joy means being able to inspire others to express their feelings freely and grow their powers along with you. The secret power of fire that everyone can use to feel passion in their life is X-Ray Feeling. To grow X-Ray Feeling, you
Learn how to grow each power with our unbundled #PowerUp kits! Head over to our store to purchase courses on growing Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, or Water for just $3.99 each. You’ll see Dr. Stephen Cowan’s activities for growing grit, intuition, empathy, gratitude, and insight. Build a custom course based on your kid’s growth needs!
The child with Gold’s natural power sees grace and beauty in the world. The Gold Child appreciates detail, structure and consistency. Under stress, the Gold Child obsesses about details and is calmed by breathing exercises and structure in the daily routine. In moments of insecurity or stress your Gold Child may become rigid in her
With all the delicious foods in season, summertime is a great time to explore Earth Power! Earth Power is about eating and learning to connect with others. To build this skill in your kids, encourage exploratory conversations at mealtime. Have you ever paused with your child before a meal or snack and contemplated the journey