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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Teens And Parents: Up Your Communication Game

Nov 25, 2019

Improving the way parents and teens communicate. Can pediatricians be the answer?

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A Parent’s Secret Weapon? Their Teen’s Pediatrician

Nov 25, 2019

Pediatricians may be the hidden link to better parent-teen relationships.

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Why Teens Need to be Wise to Succeed

Nov 07, 2019

Is your teen smart or wise? Knowing the difference matters to their long-term success.

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Finding Meaning and Purpose

Oct 01, 2019

In this Q&A, we talk with Dr. William Damon about why it’s so important for teens to develop a sense of purpose.

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Raising Teens to be Good People

Aug 15, 2019

Dr. Marvin Berkowitz discusses how to raise children with strong character, prepared to put good into the world.

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Nurturing Grit and Self-Control in Teens

Aug 15, 2019

Dr. Angela Duckworth discusses the importance of nurturing grit and other character strengths in teens.

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