Parenting & Motherhood

How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

by Paul Tough

A journalist's investigation into what truly creates successful children, challenging decades of conventional wisdom about education and achievement. Tough argues that character traits like grit, curiosity, and resilience matter more than test scores and cognitive skills. Drawing on cutting-edge research, he explores how to cultivate these qualities in young people.

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