Books
Written for the adults who show up every day for children — and for anyone who loves a good read.
Growth Mindset Lifestyle: Grit by Design
A Parent and Teacher Guide to 5-Minute Activities That Build Confidence, Emotional Regulation, and Resilience in Kids and Teens
T.L. McCullough, M.A.T. · Published May 2026
What if the most powerful thing you could do for a child took only five minutes? This practical guide gives parents and teachers simple, research-backed tools that build confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience in children and teens. Three phases, ten chapters, and activities designed for real family and classroom life.
Formats: Kindle eBook · Paperback · Hardbound
Grit by Design: My Big Feelings
SEL Stories and Activities for Emotions, Confidence, and Resilience
T.L. McCullough, M.A.T. · A Kids Activity Book for Ages 7–9
Give your child the gift of growth. Feelings. Confidence. Resilience. One story at a time. This book contains five heartfelt stories and hands-on activities designed for ages 7–9. Every section works together to build lasting confidence with activities covering Academic Skills, Social Emotional Learning, and Growth Mindset.
Formats: Paperback
The Grit by Design Series — Companion Activity Books
Companion activity workbooks are written directly for children and designed to bring the work of Growth Mindset Lifestyle: Grit by Design into young hands and young hearts.
- Activity Book for Children Ages 10–12 — Coming Soon
Beyond the Series
Educational nonfiction, children's books, holiday and seasonal books, inspirational writing, and books rooted in the creative arts and everyday life. And quietly — a fictional series of five books is in development. There is always something in the works.
"Bonding between adult and child is the invisible curriculum — the relationship that makes every expectation possible."
— Chapter 4 · Growth Mindset Lifestyle: Grit by Design · T.L. McCullough