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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Nurturing Grit and Character in Teens

Nov 17, 2020

Dr. Angela Duckworth, best-selling author of "Grit," explains that parents can nurture grit along with other character strengths in teens.

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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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The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Mental Health

Oct 28, 2020

New research tells us what families are struggling with and how they are overcoming the challenges related to COVID-19.

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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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Responding to Racism in Youth Sports

Oct 19, 2020

8 things you can do about racism on the sports field.

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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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