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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Show Appreciation to Increase Gratitude

Mar 01, 2019

Show some gratitude and see a ripple affect.

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Screens R Us: Bond With Technology

Jan 17, 2019

Learn how to use technology to your advantage.

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Educating for Moral Development

Jan 17, 2019

What schools can do (and how parents can support them) to make developing morals a priority.

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Giving Back is Key to Well-Being

Jan 17, 2019

Giving back teaches children important lessons and improves health.

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Six Reasons to Mentor a Teen

Dec 19, 2018

Teens with mentors often become happy, stable, well-functioning adults who give back.

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Category: Role Modeling

5 Ways to Promote Honesty in Teens

Dec 07, 2018

Up the odds your teen will tell the truth.

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