Grit Cheat Sheet

16 proven tactics to help your child build resilience — starting today

After working with hundreds of families in our reading program, one truth stands out:

The kids who succeed aren’t the most gifted — they’re the ones who don’t give up.

Resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s built — through daily practice, supportive coaching, and the right mindset.

We’ve tested these strategies with our own kids, and coached dozens of parents to use them at home. Now, we’re sharing them with you.

Download our cheat sheet of 16 simple, science-backed tactics you can use right away to help your child:

✔ Push through frustration

✔ Build lasting confidence

✔ Thrive when things get hard

Read about our resilient graduates:

"You’ve given him confidence to try. And it’s happening everywhere.”

“Now, Teddy meets a challenge and still feels intimidated, but after he learns the material, he feels great!”

“Kartik used to say there’s a kid in his class who is smart and can do anything, but recently he told me, ‘Mom, I can read like him!’ It’s amazing to see his confidence grow.”

“Six months ago, if you told us we'd be here, we wouldn't have believed you”