3015: How to Instill Grit in Your Kids (It’s a 3-Part Process) by Kalen Bruce of FreedomSprout on Raising Resilient Children

3015: How to Instill Grit in Your Kids (It’s a 3-Part Process) by Kalen Bruce of FreedomSprout on Raising Resilient Children

Author: Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino May 23, 2026 Duration: 9:44
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3015: Kalen Bruce explains how grit is developed through everyday parenting choices that teach kids perseverance, resilience, and mental toughness. By reframing failure, allowing healthy challenges, and offering consistent encouragement, parents can help children build the confidence and determination needed to succeed long term. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freedomsprout.com/grit/ Quotes to ponder: “Mistakes and failures are some of the greatest teachers, if we frame them that way.” “Don’t always step in and stop them before they have the chance to fail. Let your kids fail. And then coach them into understanding the lesson.” “Grit doesn’t come naturally. It’s something you learn the hard way or the easy way… or not at all.” Episode references: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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