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GCSE is the qualification taken by 15 and 16 year olds to mark their graduation from the Key Stage 4 phase of secondary education in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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The place for teens to learn more about supporting their own emotional, mental and physical health.

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Health For Teens | Everything you wanted to know about health

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Health for Teens offers a great choice of content and quizzes across all areas of your health, from sexual health to your feelings, growing up, lifestyle and much more.

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Trust means sharing your thoughts and feelings.

A relationship without trust is at risk of disagreements, suspicion and ultimately, breaking apart.

Respect is essential in all relationships - brother, sister, parents, friends or partner.

So much of life is shared with our family, friends and eventually our partner that it's easy to show disrespect even when you think you're not.

You might make fun of your friend or family member's attitudes or beliefs without realising that you have hurt them.

More seriously, you might treat them in a way that doesn't value them as a person.

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Trust means sharing your thoughts and feelings. A relationship without trust is at risk of disagreements, suspicion and ultimately, breaking apart. Respect is essential in all relationships - brother, sister, parents, friends or partner. So much of life is shared with our family, friends and eventually our partner that it's easy to show disrespect even when you think you're not.

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This social story explains the social expectations involved in using a public restroom, including use of a stall and use of a urinal.

This single page is designed to be enlarged on a copier and made into a booklet.

These skills take practice and time to master, and patient instruction, so keep a change of clothes handy.

Please use this tool with sensitivity and privacy.

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How to Teach Growth Mindset to Teens

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His hands bang the table as his chair tumbles to the floor.
"I can't do it. It's too hard. I quit."
Rushing in, you attempt to offer comfort, "It's OK. You're smart. You'll figure it out."

He scoffs. "No mom, you don't get it. They want a five-page paper by tomorrow. I don't even get this assignment. I quit. I'll get a zero. I don't care. "

Panicked, you try to help but it's no use. His history grade has been dropping all year but it seems like you're the only one who's worried.

If he fails this class, his GPA might suffer...then college...career.

Before you move on, be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly printables carefully crafted to teach your children's growth mindset, resilience, and much more. Sign up below to make sure you're on the list!

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How do you encourage a teen to take ownership of their life? To put forth effort and work toward their goals, even when life gets challenging?

It starts by realizing your teen's brain is flexible and adaptable . And, with the right type of support and encouragement from you, he can learn new ways of thinking, adapt his study skills, and even plan for the future.

Understanding the Teenage Brain

During the teen years, your child's brain goes through what author Dan Siegel calls "remodeling." A process that helps build a stronger more effective brain , which will serve them as they become independent adults.

Unfortunately, this remodeling includes periods of extreme emotional responses, risk-taking behavior, boundary-pushing, and a lack of consistent impulse control.

When they were younger, they soaked up facts and thought in concrete ways. Now, teens are able to see things in a more abstract way. They are able to be more with their problem solving and think critically about themselves and others.

This also means your teen may be idealistic and opinionated, and they may challenge the "old ways" of doing things.

It's normal for parents to feel threatened, concerned and confused when faced with the emotional rollercoaster of the teen years.

But teens often feel overwhelmed by these dramatic brain changes, too. The rush of new experiences can be exhilarating. However, changes in relationships, managing mature social situations , and feeling torn between pulling away from parents and wanting to stay "little" forever, can be an overwhelming situation for some teenagers.

As parents and teens learn to navigate this "remodeling" stage, helpful comments are interpreted as criticism, suggestions turn into lengthy lectures, and differences of opinions quickly become power struggles.

It's often hard to know how to your teen.

Embracing a Growth Mindset

Though the conversations sound different now, you can still play an important role in helping them build strong, healthy, "growth mindset" brains.

A growth mindsetis about believing people can develop and improve their abilities, while a "fixed mindset" is about believing intelligence and abilities are inborn and cannot change dramatically.

Many teens are stuck in a fixed mindset. They believe they are "not good at math" or "will never be on the tennis team ."

Incorporating a "growth mindset" into your conversations sends the message that, with effort and support, your teen can

improve their results ("Meeting with my algebra tutor helped me understand the last unit")

develop talents ("I enjoy signing and I can get better with practice")

grow their skills ("Practicing daily will improve my serve").

The Big Life Journal - Teen Edition has a wonderful illustration which helps teens understand the mindsets.

The benefits of a growth mindset don't stop at grades and athletics (in fact, your teenager may tune you out if that's all you focus on).

It can be applied to your teen is passionate about: strengthening their friendships, improving their relationships, being seen as an important member of a team, speaking out about something they believe in, or overcoming a fear.
Find outlets for their creativity, provide them with appropriate alternatives to risky behavior, and encourage goal-setting.
From a calm, confident position, you can their growing brains to be flexible. You can give your teen space to think, process and even question the status quo.

This role is not easy, though.

The tips below will help you interact with your teenager in a way that keeps the relationship strong while encouraging them to grow and develop as an individual. The focus is on keeping healthy connection s, rather than finding the "perfect" consequences.

When your teen knows you're on side, they may be more open to your point of view, and may even come to you for guidance as they set and reach goals in the future.

8 Helpful Tips for Teaching Teens a Growth Mindset

[Parents'] helpful judgements, their lessons, their motivating techniques often send the wrong message... a fixed-mindset message says: 'You have permanent traits and I'm judging them'...Or it can be a growth mindset message that says: 'You're a developing person and I'm committed to your development.'

Mindset, Dr. Carol Dweck

1. Share facts about the brain

Most teens know about the physical changes their body will experience during puberty, but don't stop there!

Share what you know about the brain or explore it together.

2. This is an ongoing conversation

Teenagers tend to tune out, ignore, or push back when parents start to lecture. Remember, your teen's brain is looking at the world differently now.

Incorporate growth mindset into your household vocabulary, but keep the conversation open-ended, rather than forcing it.

Encourage teens to look for in examples of growth mindset everyday experiences (someone on TV, in the news, or at school).

Share ways YOU are growing and learning - even as an adult!

Share the Famous Failures Kit with them. Read the stories together as a family (e.g., at the dinner table) and share things you know about the people included in the kit.

3. Goals are good, the pressure isn't

When it comes to goal-setting, some teens are dreamers, they have goals for themselves long into the future.

Some may still be on the fence about what to do next, while others may struggle to think about goals in a concrete way.

It's easy to transfer your own hopes and dreams onto your child. Instead of pressing kids to fit your mold, come alongside as support.

Focus on the process of goal-setting rather than the goals themselves.

Use creative options such as bucket lists or vision boards - either as a family or individually.

In the Big Life Journal - Teen Edition, there is a lot of fun goal-setting exercises your teen can do on their own.

4. Make space for failure

Many parents see as something to be avoided. However, in a growth mindset, failure is not the end and it doesn't define your teen.

Rather than trying to make the path smooth for your teens or keeping them perpetually happy, focus on your role as support, or staying close at hand.

Carol Dweck recommends "addressing the setback head-on and talking to your children about the next steps for learning."

Have your teen review chapter 5 of the Big Life Journal - Teen Edition which talks all about mistakes and failures.

5. When things don't go as planned brainstorm solutions together

Teens are bound to run into as they practice independence. Your job is the challenges cheerleader, not the director.

Rather than telling your child to "ask the teacher for extra credit," when they do poorly on a test, walk through what happened and explore problem-solving options with your teen. See what they're comfortable with rather than dictating their next move.

6. Address lacking skills

Problem-solving together may highlight areas where your teen needs additional help.

" [Some kids] with an undiagnosed learning or attention disorder look as they have a bad attitude because they feel discouraged or struggle to maintain their motivation."

- Lisa Damour, author

Other teens are impacted by mental health concerns, such as or depression. Seek outside support for your teenager as needed.

7. Listen more than you talk

Parents have so much wisdom and insight to offer, but, unfortunately, it looks more like a lecture than a conversation.

Ask your teen for suggestions, solutions, advice, and thoughts.

Empathize with their perspective, rather than jumping to a solution, criticizing or judging.

Reiterate you are willing and available when they need a listening ear.

8. Watch your reactions

Encouraging your kids to adopt a flexible growth mindset might require you to work on your own mindset , too. How you describe challenges or talk about your teen's struggles matters.

If you overreact to small infractions or mistakes, your child may be cautious about pursuing goals or may shy away from sharing challenges with you.

It's OK to struggle with a growth mindset. Let your teen know you will be working on it together!

Mindset in Action

Stepping into the other room, you take a few deep breaths. Your son's panic doesn't mean you need to panic too.

When you're ready, you approach him empathetically.

"This is a tough assignment, isn't it?"

Undeterred by his grunts and eye-rolling, you continue, "Want to talk through the assignment together?"

He tosses the paper to you.

Maybe tonight he'll get through the assignment. Maybe not. Maybe all you'll do tonight is identify some roadblocks - typing slowly or not being able to organize facts - that can be addressed with his teacher in the future.

Maybe all you'll do is change the message from, "I can't do it" to "I can get the help I need to pass history this quarter."

And that is progress from a growth mindset perspective.

You know building a teenage brain takes time. And you're committed to supporting him as his brain grows and matures.

Nicole Schwarz is a mom to 3 girls, a Parent Coach, and a Licensed Therapist. She believes there are positive alternatives to timeouts, spankings and never-ending arguments with your kids. Check out her blog, Imperfect Families for more respectful parenting tips and learn how Parent Coaching can help you find personalized solutions to your parenting challenges.

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What is a growth mindset, and why does it matter?

Students with a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence and talent are innate traits that don't change. For example, they might say "I just can't learn math." These students typically worry about not looking smart, get upset by mistakes, and give up sooner on tough tasks.

Students with a growth mindset believe that ability can change as a result of effort, perseverance, and practice. You might hear them say, "Math is hard, but if I keep trying, I can get better at it." Students with a growth mindset see mistakes as ways to learn, embrace challenges, and persist in the face of setbacks. High-performing students and low-performing students may have either mindset.
Studies show students with a growth mindset:

Are more motivated and engaged, even when work is challenging

Are more likely to review or revise their work

Score better on math and verbal standardized tests

Fail fewer classes and have higher GPAs

Are more likely to persist in high school and college

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What is a growth mindset, and why does it matter? Students with a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence and talent are innate traits that don't change. For example, they might say "I just can't learn math." These students typically worry about not looking smart, get upset by mistakes, and give up sooner on tough tasks.

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Are you struggling with a positive mindset? This video might just be the thing your looking for.

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How to develop a positive mindset | Growth Mindset | BBC Teach

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Teachers should ensure that the learning environment is safe and supportive for all pupils during viewing, especially when they are asked to share ideas, feelings and emotions.

Ensure the environment is safe and supportive by:

discussing/reminding pupils of ground rules. Pupils should feel confident that anything they share is valued and not judged by staff or classmates. Negotiate or reiterate agreed ground rules for discussion and behaviour before viewing.

being sensitive and aware that there may be pupils who express difficult emotions, or become distressed. Sensitivity is important even if you are not aware of any existing personal circumstances in the class - always work on the basis that there is at least one child who may be vulnerable, or not feeling okay. You may wish to notify members of staff such as the school counsellor, teaching assistants and designated safeguarding lead of programme content before viewing. You may also wish to provide comfort items, or a safe space for anyone who does become distressed. Please pay particular attention to any students known to be living with mental ill-health or other vulnerabilities.

offering reassurance: Pupils should not feel under pressure to share their ideas, feelings or emotions publicly if they do not want to do so. Consider providing an alternative, anonymous way to share feelings, such as a closed box or post-its.

following up: make yourself available for pupils if they want to discuss anything with you afterwards, and ensure pupils know where else they can get support, both in and out of school. If necessary, consider providing a safe and private space for pupils who may experience difficult emotions, and discuss their reactions with parents if this is appropriate.

ensuring you follow your school's safeguarding and confidentiality policies and procedures; this is especially important if a pupil says anything that causes you concern, or makes a disclosure. If you are unsure of the procedures, seek advice from your Designated Safeguarding Lead, or contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.

For further detail on establishing safe teaching and learning procedures, see guidance offered by the PSHE Association .

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The Growth Mindset and Wellbeing Lesson - Live

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A special BBC Teach live programme all about emotional wellbeing aimed at primary school pupils.

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If you are struggling to learn something, that doesn't mean you can't do it! Make a plan to keep a track of your goals.

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Can you figure out which statement is a fixed mindset and which is a growth mindset?

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Here are some statements and ideas to help you change your mindset!

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Growth Mindset is the idea that you need to change the way you think and approach activities and learning! People with a growth mindset believe that they learn from their mistakes, and that they may not understand something right away, but that doesn't mean they won't ever learn.
Look at some of the posters and activities below for support.