Comparison is the thief of joy.

Low frustration tolerance can lead to dysfunctional practice and impaired progress. Here’s how to deal with it.

The benefits of having a growth mindset are well-known. But it is often confused with effort alone. A growth mindset links specific efforts to positive growth outcomes.

Procrastination (what my mother used to call “dawdling”) is almost universal among kids. Here are some ways to prevent it from derailing practice.