May/June 2025 HAWAII PARENT 111 pain that may appear to destroy their mental stability. I now see their pain benefit them as adults. Embracing the Highs and Lows During the ups and downs in life, the ups are easy to experience. Laughter, the thrill of feeling you’re on top of the world, is what you think life should be all about. Every parent dreads the tears of disappointment their child suffers when they earn a low grade or lose an important competition. However, when you look at what builds a growth mindset, it’s about learning the hidden gifts of the low grades, broken hearts, and losses that develop our mental strength. Growing our mindset means graciously accepting our mistakes and not allowing low grades to define our worth.
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