Listen Now
Loading audio... Please wait for the audio to load before using controls.
0:0018:27
100%
Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: What’s in it for me: understand how you can help your children succeed in life.
Chapter 2: Traumatic childhood experiences have a lasting negative impact.
Chapter 3: Children are especially vulnerable to stress.
Chapter 4: Parents can negate the effects of stress on their children.
Chapter 5: There’s more to a child’s success in life than mere intelligence.
Chapter 6: Don’t eat that marshmallow!
Chapter 7: Character can be taught.
Chapter 8: It is not just children of disadvantaged families who may suffer from poor parenting.
Chapter 9: Learning to deal with mistakes is important for character development.
Description
These blinks explore the reasons why some people struggle in school and later on in life, and why others thrive and prosper. Using scientific studies and data from real schools, the blinks dive into the hidden factors that affect the success of children.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who is or is going to become a parent, grandparent or godparent
- Anyone who works with children, especially teachers and coaches
- Anyone who wants to develop oft-neglected skills that are just as important as cognitive skills to their future success