"Talking about their own thinking helps children regulate their behavior because it causes them to reflect on their performance, become more aware of their thinking, and ignore other distracting information" (Cartwright, 2015, p.7).
“High expectations are not about grades or performance. They’re about integrity, generosity, empathy, and the traits our children need if they are to contribute to the world” (Ginsburg, 2015, p.69).