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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Let Your Teen Fail

Sep 04, 2018

Guide teens to view failure as a learning opportunity.

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Strengthen Communication Using What You Know

Sep 04, 2018

Parents are the experts on their family’s unique values, beliefs, and surroundings and teens are the experts on their needs, desires, and goals.

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Helping Teens Gain Control

Sep 04, 2018

Put teens in the driver seat to build resilience.

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Category: Resilience

Developing Competence in Teens

Sep 04, 2018

Make the most of teachable moments to offer teens new skills.

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Category: Resilience

The Importance of Mentors for Teens

Sep 04, 2018

Uncover the benefits of adult mentors and how to set your teen up with a positive role model.

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Category: Role Modeling

Teaching Teens Coping Skills

Sep 04, 2018

Guide teens to deal with challenges successfully.

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Category: Resilience

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