Michelle Brownell

Michelle Brownell is a seasoned parent coach with nearly 20 years of experience in education, specializing in empowering parents of children with ADHD and other learning challenges to thrive in both life and learning. As the founder of Homeschool Essentials, Michelle combines her deep knowledge with an empathetic approach, making her a trusted international speaker and coach. Her work is known for transforming homeschooling experiences by fostering strong parent-child connections and promoting emotional health. Michelle's insights and strategies have been featured in numerous educational platforms, helping families worldwide navigate the complexities of homeschooling and parenting with confidence and resilience.

Session:

Beyond Achievement: Nurturing Growth Mindset and Resilience in Our Children

Join us for a presentation that challenges traditional notions of success and achievement in education. Drawing from extensive interviews with mental health professionals and years of experience in education, this talk offers a fresh perspective on how we can nurture resilient, confident learners who thrive beyond traditional metrics of success.

Discover why focusing solely on achievements can unknowingly create barriers to learning, and learn how to shift towards celebrating progress and embracing challenges. Through evidence-based strategies and practical tools, you'll learn how to:

 

  • Recognize and transform fixed mindset patterns in both yourself and your children

  • Build resilience through mindfulness and gratitude practices

  • Create an environment that encourages productive struggle and growth

  • Use practical documentation tools to capture and celebrate progress

  • Support your child's emotional well-being while fostering academic growth

 

This presentation goes beyond theory, providing concrete strategies you can implement immediately. You'll learn how to transform daily challenges into opportunities for growth, turning "I can't" into "I can't yet." Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, you'll leave with a toolkit of practical approaches to nurture a growth mindset and build resilience in the children you support.