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.

Gratitude, Curiosity, and Building Character in Teens

Nov 17, 2020

Dr. Angela Duckworth discusses the three areas of character development and tips for how parents can nurture them in teens.

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Vote and Teach Your Teen Why They Should Vote Too

Oct 22, 2020

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

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Spot Their Strengths

Oct 16, 2020

Nurture the characteristics that will get your teen far in life.

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Protecting My Sons From Racial Bias

Aug 07, 2020

How one father takes action to protect his sons from racial prejudice.

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Raising Empathetic Children Amidst Growing Intolerance

Jul 08, 2020

Eight strategies to raise children with empathy and compassion when faced with bigotry and intolerance.

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Getting Teens to Think More About Others

Jun 29, 2020

Ideas to promote your teen’s ability to care about others.

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