Building Character

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.

Essential Reads

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist on Why Being a Student Reporter Builds Character

Jun 16, 2022

A hidden path to building character: being a reporter.

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Character Making News: Teens Showing Empathy

May 31, 2023

News stories in which young people across the country are showing empathy.

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3 Ways to Help Teens Show Humility

Feb 02, 2023

Help your teen understand the value of being humble.

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Supporting Military Families

Jan 04, 2023

Military-affiliated families share a source of abundant strengths and a predictable set of challenges.

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Three Ways to Connect with Teens Over the Holidays

Dec 10, 2022

Parents, make the most of the holidays when school is out to really connect with your teen. Three ideas to consider.

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The Language of Resilience

Sep 04, 2022

Find the words to encourage teens to bounce back from challenging times.

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Category: Resilience

Ensuring Strong Connections for Teens

Jul 20, 2022

Make sure your teen feels connected within and beyond the family unit to enable their resilience.

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Category: Resilience

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