Character is about having strong values and morals. It’s about being a good person, even when no one is watching. Learn ways to nurture those strengths of character known to build happy, healthy, successful young people.
Jun 16, 2022
A hidden path to building character: being a reporter.
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Sep 11, 2026
As co-founder of Smart Girls along with actress Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker empowers young people to become their authentic selves.
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Aug 21, 2026
The back-to-school season can mean a range of emotions. Parents can help their teens manage their mental health.
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Aug 19, 2026
Resilient people use less energy because they control how stress affects them by stopping everyday stressors from growing out of proportion.
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Aug 19, 2026
Sometimes you need to get out of your teen’s way. This is their life. Their work. Their mistakes and recovery.
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Aug 19, 2026
Teens can’t always see how the work they’re doing now will open doors in the future. Help your teen think backward toward a goal.
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Jul 20, 2026
Appalachian parents and their communities identified 5 key strategies for raising their teenagers that help them become respectful, responsible, confident, and resilient people.
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