CREATING A CHAMPION

MINDSET FOR YOUR

CHILD

Maricar Gustilo-de Ocampo

A Marvel
When will we teach our children in school what
they are? We should say to each of them, Do
you know what you are? You are a marvel.
You are unique. In all of the world there is no
other child exactly like you. In the millions of
years that have passed there has never been
another child like you. And look at your bodywhat a wonder it is! Your legs, your arms, your
cunning fingers, the way you move. You may
become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a
Beethoven, You have the capacity for
anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when
you grow up, can you harm another who is, like
you, a Marvel? By Pablo Casals

TOPIC OUTLINE
1. Preparing Your Child for the World of
the 21st Century
2. How Your Childs Brain Learns
3. How Your Childs Mindset is Formed
4. No Mind Left Behind
5. The Whole New Mind
6. The Power of Change-The Power to
Change

Building the Home Nation

1. Seeking New Directions
2. Knowledge
3. Good to Great
4. Wisdom and Foresight
5. Creativity
6. Wonder
7. Love

How Your Childs Brain Learns

The Anatomy of Mindset

Values
Learning Habits
Beliefs
Learning Preferences
Accepted Wisdom
Past Experiences
Emotions
Self-Talk
Past Decisions
Dreams, Wishes, Aspirations

SIX VIRTUES, TWENTY-FOUR

STRENGTHS
The Wisdom/Knowledge Cluster
-Curiosity/Interest in the World
-Love of Learning
-Judgment/Critical Thinking/OpenMindedness
-Ingenuity/Originality/Practical
Intelligence/Street Smarts
-Social Intelligence/Personal
Intelligence/Emotional Intelligence
-Perspective

The Courage Cluster

-Valor and Bravery
-Perseverance/Industry/Diligence
-Integrity/Genuineness/Honesty
The Humanity/Love Cluster
-Kindness and Generosity
-Loving and Allowing Oneself to be
Loved

The Justice Cluster

-Citizenship/Duty/Teamwork/Loyalty
-Fairness and Equity
-Leadership
The Temperance/Moderation Cluster
-Self-Control
-Prudence/Discretion/Caution
-Humility and Modesty

The Transcendence Cluster

-Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
-Gratitude
-Hope/Optimism/Future-Mindedness
-Spirituality/Sense of
Purpose/Faith/Religiousness
-Forgiveness and Mercy
-Playfulness and Humor
-Zest/Passion/Enthusiasm

Concerns and Challenges

Discipline
Setting Limits
Conflicts
Tantrums
Developing Empathy
Sex, Illness, Divorce, Death
Weekends, Holidays, Birthdays,
Traditions, Vacations
Play: Toys, Games, Superheroes
TV and Computer Use

Suggested Activities and Ideas

-Rules and Routines
-Play, Play, Play
-Read, Read, Read
-Trust in your child
-Allow him to do things for himself
-Affirm him/her
-Love unconditionally
-Grow with him
-Experience is the best teacher
-Character Matters

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR

YOUR KIND ATTENTION!
HUG YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY!

Maricar Gustilo-de Ocampo

Education Consultant,
POTENCIA, INC.
Faculty, College of Education
De La Salle University-Manila