Kids choose positive or negative role models based on whether they have a growth or prevention mindset. A growth mindset looks toward goal accomplishment while a prevention mindset focuses on avoiding ...

Good role models are essential to our children and young people, for as former basketball superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once said, “As a parent, ...

Children learn primarily through observing and imitating the behaviors of others, both positive and negative. Positive role models, individuals whose behavior, attitude and values are admired and ...

So much good information has been provided lately regarding what does, and what does not qualify, as a parent's ability to exemplify being a good role model for their children. What I have read ...

Role Model: A person or group serving as an exemplar for the goals, attitudes, or behavior of an individual, who identifies with and seeks to imitate the role model. – APA Dictionary of Psychology ...