Yes, I Can! – Motivation and Effort in Children

confident child giving effort to try riding a bike

“YES, I CAN!”   When children declare “I CAN!”, their motivation and ensuing effort often instill pride in parents—who can observe progress, and offer guidance if needed. CAN is much preferred over its opposite—which is CAN’T. That word is not nearly as enticing.   Nevertheless, “I CAN’T” is often uttered, shouted, or cried by children […]

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