Comments on: Smart Kids 6 Parenting Questions for Intelligent Brains

By: Wendy Young

Wendy Young — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

Jean, thanks so much for these awesome questions that parents, teachers, caregivers and therapists can ask kids! These questions build strength and confidence and put a spotlight on resilience! Love this and will share on social media!

By: Melissa Benaroya

Melissa Benaroya — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

I think asking questions is the best parenting tool there is! I love having questions like these in my back pocket! They help kids think more deeply, learn to reflect and figure out what works and does not work for them. Thanks Jean!

By: Beth Fahlstrom

Beth Fahlstrom — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

This video may be especially helpful for a child who struggles in school. Fun to learn the brain is a muscle and needs exercise. Asking a child how he solves problems and doesnt quit after mistakes will actually help the child process this information and give you the opportunity to encourage his efforts. This will challenge the child and as a result he will feel pride in hard problem solving. Thanks Jean.

By: Kathleen Capella

Kathleen Capella — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

These are great questions to ask when the issue has come up. For example, when your child has made a mistake they are concerned about ask, how this has made you think deeply? I think they can relate better when it is happening for them as it is more alive in their body.

By: Katherine Gordy Levine

Katherine Gordy Levine — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

Great questions to use at a Family Meeting. As always Jean Tracy gets an A+.

By: Kathy Slattengren

Kathy Slattengren — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

Thanks for sharing these brain strengthening questions Jean!

By: jing zhou

jing zhou — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

I tried these questions with my daughter, and I am surprised on some answers. Great questions!

By: Carol Josel

Carol Josel — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

These are all questions we should be asking our children and students, but ourselves as well. Meanwhile, the bottom line is and always has been to work hard, do one's best…

By: Jan Canniff

Jan Canniff — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

What great questions not only for kids but also for parents? I think these would be wonderful for everyone in the family to process at a family meeting. Even one at a time.
I particularly like :"how do mistakes help you to think deeply?" All of these questions require thought and insight into another person's way of thinking and being. I love these questions and I love Jean Tracy's positive approach to parenting. She is a champion for building self-esteem and confidence in our children.

By: Angela Tracy

Angela Tracy — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:44:33 +0000

I just printed these questions and they're going up on our wall. Such thoughtful questions that we can ask the kids while we're eating dinner and discussing our day. This was such a great reminder for me – I tend to push pretty hard and don't always take the time to communicate in a manner that best supports their self-esteem and helps them grow as individuals. I really appreciate all you do to help us grow as a family.