Character is doing the right thing, even when nobody is looking. Raise young people with those strengths of character known to lead to a successful adulthood.
Jul 03, 2026
Teens demonstrate responsibility, and you put them in-charge of their life more and more until they’re ready for adulthood.
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Jun 22, 2026
If parents want to instill a sense of “mattering” in their children, they must first feel they matter themselves.
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May 22, 2026
Consider a parenting style that is tried and tested and that we know works, generation after generation.
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May 18, 2026
Many people think they understand life in rural Appalachia, but they only get part of the story. This region is full of strong families, caring adults, and communities that raise their children together.
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Apr 15, 2026
The teens Jennifer Wallace interviewed felt valued for who they were and knew they added value to the world. In other words, they mattered.
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