Character Strengths

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.

Is It Ever OK for Teens to Lie?

Mar 03, 2025

Have you caught your teen lying? This is the information you need right now.

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Vote and Teach Your Teen Why They Should Vote Too

Oct 20, 2024

How to model civic responsibility and prepare your teens to vote.

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Giving Back is Key to Well-Being

Jun 17, 2024

Giving back teaches children important lessons and improves health.

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Character Making News: Teens Showing Grit

Nov 09, 2023

Some of our favorite news stories of young people across the country showing their grit.

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4 Ways to Teach Your Teen to Have Cultural Humility

Oct 26, 2023

Learn about the concept of cultural humility and how to encourage it in teens.

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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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