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The psychology of self-imposed challenges

The psychology of self-imposed challenges

Why humans intentionally create obstacles and how these "walls" drive our growth and satisfaction When given a simple foam pit to jump into, these children created their own challenge by building a wall to overcome A few months ago, I took my son to a trampoline park and witnessed something fascinating. The facility provided a simple foam pit for children to jump into—a fun activity by most standards. Yet within minutes, something remarkable happened: the children had gathered foam blocks to construct a wall at the edge of…

Please don’t help my kids

Please don’t help my kids

On Letting Children Learn Through Challenges One parent's plea to the other parents at the playground: please don't help my kids. Join the Conversation What's your approach to helping children develop independence? Share your thoughts and experiences on balancing safety with freedom.

All I want for President’s day is my two front teeth

All I want for President’s day is my two front teeth

Last weekend Tyler lost one front tooth. Last night we were brushing his teeth and the other front tooth fell out. All I want for President's Day is my two front teeth doesn't really work like it does for Christmas but oh well.