Resources + Reviews

“So what happened at school today?” “Nothing.” “Who did you play with at lunch break?” “No one.” “How did choir go?” “Fine.” Do these types of answers sound familiar to any other parents out there? I really do try to ask my kids interesting and personal questions to get our conversations going, but it doesn’t… {read more}

“Virtues education comes from the heart. Teachers too, must choose to learn about and develop their own virtues. We walk beside our students, listen to them, discern teachable moments in the classroom and share how we practice the virtues in our lives with truthfulness and humility.” – Dara Feldman, The Heart of Education p. 131 Parents… {read more}

Sometimes you just need a short motivational phrase to turn your day around.  That’s why I adore these gorgeous magnets with inspirational quotes from the Ripple Kindness Etsy Shop based in Melbourne, Australia.  Aren’t they lovely? Not only do I like to display them at home, but it’s nice to keep a few on hand to give away. Whether… {read more}

I am always on the lookout for kids’ shows that promote positive behaviour.  So when I saw VeggieTales after we signed up for Netflix I was pumped.  Featuring two funny friends – Larry (a cucumber) and Bob (a tomato) – the show scenarios target a problem that the characters eventually solve, learning a life lesson during the process. Though the show… {read more}

One of the best things about starting this blog just over two years ago has been connecting with other people around the world who also have a passion for helping kids build character.  So many parents and educators have developed awesome materials – stories, activities, games, music, and more – to teach kids about positive character traits… {read more}

A few months ago I saw a link posted by a high school friend on Facebook saying that she couldn’t believe she went to school with the girl in the article, which was about someone being charged for sexually assaulting kids while babysitting.  I nearly skimmed over the link thinking, “I could not have possibly… {read more}

A while back I wrote about how we are trying to raise children who want to contribute to the household and make good decisions because they want to… not only because we told them to or because they want a reward.  When the kids grow up, I hope they will have learned that helping others makes them feel… {read more}