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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Building Resilience: The 7 Cs

Sep 04, 2025

The 7 essential ingredients supporting teens to thrive.

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Category: Resilience

How Parents’ Calm Impacts Teen Behavior

Sep 04, 2025

Keeping a calm state of mind impacts your teen's ability to make good decisions.

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Category: Role Modeling

Moral Development in Adolescence

Sep 04, 2025

Guide teens towards choosing to do the right thing.

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Parents Matter More Than Peers

Sep 02, 2025

Parents matter more to teens than anyone else. Don't underestimate your influence.

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Category: Role Modeling

Let Your Teen Fail

Aug 26, 2025

Guide teens to view failure as a learning opportunity.

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How to Build Empathy – and Why Our Children Need it Now

Aug 13, 2025

Learn the basics of empathy and what parents can do to build and develop empathy in their children and teens.

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