How “The Yet Set” and the Power of Growth Mindset Are Reaching Families and Educators Nationwide
I’m so thrilled to share some exciting news with you! I was recently featured in USA News for the work I’ve been doing with The Yet Set and my mission to help children, families, and educators embrace the transformative power of growth mindset.
If you’ve been following my journey, you know how deeply I believe in the word yet. It’s such a simple word, but it holds so much power. It’s the bridge between where we are and where we can be. It’s the difference between “I can’t do this” and “I can’t do this yet.”
This feature means the world to me because it represents more than just recognition—it’s validation that this message is reaching the people who need it most: parents navigating the challenges of raising resilient kids, teachers looking for tools that truly make a difference, and anyone who’s ever felt stuck and needed a reminder that growth is always possible.
What the USA News Feature Covers
The article dives into my work with NR Solutions, my education-focused publishing company, and how I’ve dedicated my career to creating resources that foster resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Here’s what the feature highlights:
From Classroom Teacher to Author and Entrepreneur
My journey started in the classroom, where I spent years working with young children. Every day, I witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of mindset on a child’s ability to learn, grow, and overcome challenges. I saw kids who were afraid to fail, afraid to try, and I knew there had to be a better way.
That’s when I realized: children don’t learn confidence from perfection. They learn it from trying, stumbling, trying again, and realizing they can. This simple truth became the foundation for everything I’ve built since.
Introducing The Yet Set: Building Confidence from the Ground Up
The Yet Set is my heart-centered children’s book series designed to teach young learners about emotional resilience, persistence, and the idea that setbacks are simply stepping stones to success. Through engaging stories and relatable characters, kids discover that it’s okay not to have all the answers right away—and that every challenge is an opportunity to grow.
What I love most about The Yet Set is that it introduces growth mindset in a way that’s accessible and fun for young children. These stories show them that no matter what happens, they’re always one step away from progress just by keeping that word yet in their vocabulary.
Empowering Adults with Unlock the Power of Yet
While The Yet Set speaks directly to children, I knew I also needed to create something for the adults in their lives. That’s why I wrote Unlock the Power of Yet—a practical guide that helps parents, educators, and anyone feeling stuck to embrace challenges, overcome self-doubt, and turn failures into opportunities.
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort—it happens in the space between trying and becoming. This book provides tools, stories, exercises, and personal reflections to help readers develop resilience, embrace mistakes, and trust in their ability to change.
Bridging Education and Personal Development
What sets my work apart is how it seamlessly integrates early childhood education with personal development. Fostering a growth mindset isn’t just about teaching kids to persevere—it’s also about equipping the adults around them with the tools to model resilience and mindset transformation.
My work is all about creating a full-circle approach to growth. I’m teaching kids that they’re capable while helping the adults in their lives embrace that same mindset so they can inspire the next generation.
Building a Movement, Not Just a Brand
This isn’t just about publishing books—it’s about creating a movement. Through NR Solutions, I’m cultivating a community of educators, parents, and leaders who believe in the power of yet and who are committed to showing the next generation how to grow, learn, and thrive.
We don’t raise resilient children by removing challenges. We raise resilient children by walking through challenges with them. That’s the philosophy I live by and teach through every resource I create.
I’m open about my own struggles and missteps because failure is part of the process—not the end of the road. This authenticity is what resonates with my audience and makes this work so meaningful.
Why This Feature Matters to Me
Being recognized by USA News is incredibly meaningful because it amplifies a message I’ve been passionate about for over two decades. Every book I write, every workshop I lead, every printable I create is designed with one goal in mind: to empower people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and believe in their own potential.
This feature helps spread that message even further. It reaches parents who are struggling to help their kids navigate setbacks. It reaches teachers who are looking for resources that truly connect with students. It reaches anyone who’s ever felt like giving up and needs a reminder that they’re capable of more than they think.
My goal is simple: to create a world where people believe in their ability to grow and thrive, where we celebrate effort as much as achievement, and where challenges are seen as opportunities to become more.
Thank You for Being Part of This Journey
None of this would be possible without you—my readers, supporters, educators, and parents who believe in this mission. Your stories, your feedback, and your commitment to growth inspire me every single day.
If you haven’t yet explored The Yet Set or Unlock the Power of Yet, I’d love for you to dive in. These books are designed to be simple, supportive, and actionable—no fluff, no overwhelm, just tools that truly help.
Whether you’re a parent looking to build your child’s confidence, a teacher searching for classroom resources that make an impact, or someone on your own journey of personal growth, there’s something here for you.
Together, we can unlock the power of YET.
With gratitude and excitement,
Nicole Reap
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