For parents

Grit

by Angela Duckworth

Why passion and perseverance matter more than talent, and how parents and teachers can grow grit from the inside out.

Why we recommend this book

Research-backed and hopeful: effort counts twice. A good companion for raising children who keep going when things are hard — with sabr.

What your child can learn

Perseverance
Effort
Character

Age: For parents
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
First published: 2016
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9781501111105

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