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Science agrees with me. I know—I am as surprised as you. Science calls it “Grit.”

Yes, our kids work hard at school and sometimes at their sports. But they aren’t pushed past and out of their comfort zones very often. How parents can teach kids grit.

Grit is one of the latest buzzwords in personality research, and it encapsulates an individual's perseverance and motivation to achieve long-term goals.

New research shows that some perseverance can be costly and unnecessary.

Help your students reach their full potential with these ten tips for promoting strength, resilience, and perseverance.

What is grit and why is it so important to our (and our girls’) success? Grit is a combination of persistence and resilience that is not related to talent or IQ. People with grit can accompli…

Should Grit 101 be a required subject--or is it something you learn by example and experience, over time? Should we really be grading kids on their character?

Passionless persistence might lead to achievement but will it make you happy?

Everything you need to know about Is "grit" the most important quality to possess?

There are downsides to passion and perseverance for long-term goals.